Party Wall Solicitors

Expert legal advice for party wall disputes

Whether you seek to improve your own property or protect it from the construction activities of a neighbour, we can help. The party wall disputes team at Osbornes has a track record of advising homeowners and commercial property owners on their rights and obligations under the Party Wall Act 1966.

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Party wall dispute resolution for you and your business

This page will tell you more about party wall disputes and what the options are for avoiding problems before any works commence. You will find out about our extensive experience resolving party wall conflicts, and how our supportive team can protect your property and your interests.

We provide dispute resolution services to all property owners who are affected by works to a shared wall or fence. Our property litigation lawyers know the provisions of the Party Wall Act inside out. Working hand-in-hand with you and your surveyors, we can ensure that everyone meets their obligations swiftly and with the minimum fuss. 

How we can help

It’s easy to think, “I get on with my neighbours so it won’t be a problem” when you are planning to carry out work that affects a shared wall. But if a neighbour claims you damaged their property, things can quickly escalate and end up in court. 

Our expert property litigation team can help stop these problems before they begin. We have substantial experience in party wall disputes for both residential and commercial property. We can help you resolve problems quickly and cost-effectively, protecting everyone’s interests and keeping the development on track. Our service includes:

  • Serving notices and counter-notices under the Party Wall etc Act 1996
  • Dealing with neighbours who want to frustrate or delay the works
  • Injunctions to stop unauthorised work 
  • Appeals against unfair party wall awards
  • Regulating the construction work

Party wall issues can become very complicated. It is important to get legal help when serving or responding to notices, to ensure they go to the right people at the right time. If work has already commenced without the correct procedure being complied with, we can help you obtain an injunction to stop the work.  

For more information about our services, please contact our party wall disputes lawyers today.

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For a free initial conversation call 020 7485 8811

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    • “Shilpa is knowledgeable and helpful. She is not afraid to challenge the boundaries for her clients, with excellent results.”

      Surveyor, London

    • “Shilpa combines the fierce representation of her clients’ best interests with the reasonable and constructive attitude that the Court always looks for in modern litigation. She has invaluable tactical awareness and skilfully handles complex and unusual cases and difficult opponents. As a barrister it is a pleasure to be instructed by her because you so often find that she has already taken the steps that you would have recommended had you been the client’s first point of contact. Her preparation of cases for trial is extremely thorough and helps ensure a positive result before you have set foot in Court.”

      Paul De La Piquerie, Selborne Chambers

    • “Thank you so much for your help. You were efficient, clear and advised me well in addition to being very pleasant to work with.”

      Susan Pogue, London

    • “I would like to sincerely thank you for all the hard work in assisting me to resolve my rather unusual and complicated case. Last 2 years were very stressful and intensive and often only your professional approach and personal realistic but positive attitude helped me not to give up. The uncertainty weight of more than 10 years is off my shoulders thanks to you and your colleagues. Thanks once again for your legal advice, time, and efforts”.

      Khrystyna, London

    • “Mostly I am grateful that Shilpa was understanding about the delays caused by my illnesses, and that she stuck with me and got a good deal for my tenancy. I did feel she fought to protect me and my rights. I appreciate that she kept me informed about progress, sending copies of emails with the other side and consulting me when necessary. I appreciated her eye for detail on legal matters and how she stood firm against a somewhat tricky opposing solicitor.”

      H Banks, London

    • “Shilpa was very thorough in the advice she provided and I was immediately put at ease with her involvement. She works hard to achieve the agreed objective and I very much appreciate her help in my matter.”

      Laurence Dumenil, London

    • “Shilpa was very diligent in her attention to detail and her pursuit of all necessary documentation; she showed great determination in the face of many requests by the other party’s solicitor to let certain things slide. She was thorough and professional which gave us a great sense of security.”

      Oliver Forder, Managing Director, Tank Form Limited

    • Shilpa really helped us take charge of the situation and helped resolve this property dispute. I would not hesitate to recommend her or the team to anyone in a similar situation.

      David A, Trustpilot Review

    • On first meeting Shilpa I was sure that she understood immediately my requirements, and was sympathetic both to my financial restraints and my emotional state. She achieved everything I asked of her and proved to be invaluable, professional and efficient

      P Ashcroft, Trustpilot Review

    • At every step Shilpa alleviated any concerns and stresses we had. Always fast to respond, always professional and super knowledgeable.

      Trustpilot review

    • Shilpa has helped us through some key property litigation matters (residential and commercial) since 2014 and has delivered on every occasion. One particular issue had kept us in a state of stress and tension for almost a decade and after getting in touch with Shilpa she was able to help us bring the matter to a peaceful and successful conclusion.

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    • I received a call from Shilpa Mathuradas a couple of hours after filling the enquiry form for a callback. She actively listened to my party wall concerns responding with gentle professionalism, answering my concerns, letting me know what is and is not possible and when best to bring in a solicitor. All this within 10 minutes. Excellent.

      Trustpilot review

    • "They are an outstanding firm to work with. They are consistently impressive in their work."

      Chambers UK

    • Excellent in every aspect.

      Property Department Client

    • If I had another reason to have to seek legal advice again, I wouldn’t hesitate to use Shilpa, and would recommend her to anybody who needed legal advice.

      Property Litigation client

    • Shilpa was professional, realistic, and unflappable. Shilpa managed to persuade a reluctant witness to come forward to support my case. She obviously knows her subject very well.

      Property Litigation client

    • I always had full confidence in Shilpa keeping my best interests at heart. I often didn’t understand the legal language, and she would follow this up with a phone call and patiently explain.

      Property Litigation client

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