Luke advises commercial and residential clients across the full spectrum of real estate disputes. He takes a pragmatic and commercially focused approach, helping clients resolve matters efficiently and with confidence.
He acts on a wide range of contentious property matters, including construction and contractor disputes, professional negligence claims and commercial lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. He also advises on dilapidations claims, forfeiture and possession proceedings, neighbour disputes, adverse possession, title rectification and enfranchisement matters.
He supports a broad mix of clients, from commercial landlords and tenants to residential property owners and groups. Luke is particularly focused on strategic dispute avoidance, helping clients identify risks early and avoid unnecessary litigation wherever possible. He is experienced in negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, as well as civil procedure and effective case management in both the County Court and High Court. Known for his clear and practical advice, he is committed to building strong long-term client relationships and delivering straightforward, strategic guidance at every stage of a dispute.
- Property litigation
- Construction disputes
- Professional negligence
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Advising a residents’ group on building defects and the freeholder buy-back of luxury retirement apartments
- Advising commercial property landlords on Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 lease renewals
- Advising a large charity on a professional negligence and construction dispute involving a listed building
- Advising landlords and tenants on forfeiture matters
- Securing favourable settlements in TOLATA claims
- Representing residential clients in a successful 4-day boundary dispute trial
- Advising on multiple successful adverse possession claims involving both registered and unregistered land
Before qualifying as a solicitor, Luke held senior management roles in large commercial organisations. He retrained in law and qualified in 2021, gaining broad experience in dispute resolution before developing a specialist focus on property litigation.