George Cohen
George is an experienced real estate disputes lawyer and is qualified in English law. He advises commercial landlords and tenants on a wide range of disputes, and also acts for developers, letting agents, and substantial residential property investors with national portfolios. He has particular expertise in residential landlord and tenant litigation, including possession proceedings and rent recovery.
He has acted in significant disputes, including option agreement and trusts of land cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal, as well as cases involving restrictive covenants and overage.
His clients value his commercial approach, technical precision, and ability to provide clear, strategic advice in contentious matters
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George’s character, sound judgement and collaborative style make him a trusted adviser in complex property litigation cases.
Highlights
- Represented the successful party in Fishbourne v Stephens, an option agreement dispute in the Court of Appeal.
- Acted for the winning party in Jennison v Jennison, a TLATA matter heard by the Court of Appeal.
- Published in various publications, including The Times and Law Society Gazette, on renters reform.