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"Eccles is singled out as 'a calm, accomplished and expert solicitor with a firm guiding hand and superior client skills"
Stephen is an experienced litigator who has a wide range of experience in complex and high value litigation. He regularly advises high net worth clients with complex businesses, property portfolios and assets.
In particular, Stephen acts for a nationwide estate agency chain whose portfolio includes 1400 leasehold properties.
Legal 500 describes Stephen as “knowledgeable and confident”.
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution is actively encouraged, and Stephen’s experience of the mediation process is invaluable in assisting clients to reach settlements.
Where settlement is not possible, Stephen has extensive trial experience and works with leading barristers chambers in London including Tanfield Chambers, to get results for his clients.
Although specialising in Property Litigation, in particular contested 1954 Act lease matters and all issues arising from Section 25, Section 26 and Section 27 Notices, his litigation experience extends to high value Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Environmental Protection, Professional Negligence and Construction Claims.
Residential Property Litigation Expertise
Commercial Property Litigation Expertise
Acting for the Claimant in the Court of Appeal case of Toprak Enerji Sanayi A.S v Sale Tilney Technology (1994) [3 All England Reports 483]. A decision concerning a payment into Court and the ability of the Claimant to retain the benefit in circumstances where the Claimant had merged with another corporate entity.
The Court of Appeal Case of Carbon Smart v Prevista Ltd a breach of contract claim concerning the EMPU winning substantial damages and costs for a company specialising in carbon capture.
Wilson V Evans [The County Court at Romford, September 2022]. Successfully defending a claim for misdescription on the sale of a residential property said to be infested with Japanese Knotweed. Successful at trial, claimant ordered to pay all the defendants’ costs. Case dealing with the TA6 document (Property Information Questionnaire) used in standard residential conveyancing. Demonstrated specialist knowledge of CPR Part 35 and the use of experts.
Acting for a client hedge fund which had purchased a shopping centre/office block which was subject to “concrete cancer” which the surveyor had missed. Successfully brining a claim to recover damages for breach of contract and/or negligence.
Acting for the owner of a 52 flat block to recover possession of it from a social landlord and obtaining compensation for damages for loss of use and physical damage to the premises.
Acting for a developer where a block of flats was fire damaged and there was no valid insurance effected on the property. Property insurance had been in the course of renewal via brokers, a successful action was brought against the brokers for compensation and a full recovery made.
Acting for a national corporate client with a very substantial portfolio of leasehold properties (1600) where one of its leasehold properties was said to have lost renewal rights under the 54 Act. Issuing proceedings to correct the loss of renewal rights, negotiating and concluding a 54 Act renewal of the said premises on best terms possible. Subsequently being instructed to recover losses incurred from the solicitors that had acted.
Acting for a commercial freeholder of a large industrial estate in respect of adverse possession, rights of way, development rights and rent recovery. The defendant was based in Scotland, jurisdictional issues were successfully dealt with, and favourable settlement reached after mediation.
"Stephen has tremendous experience in disciplinary and 'white collar' crime, making him an obvious choice for directors' disqualification and other regulatory work."
Jeremy Barnett, St. Pauls Chambers
"We have been very happy with the service so far and will always consider using you first on any legal issue."
Mr M Hyde, Simply Contract Ltd
"Many thanks for concluding this matter so satisfactorily. I am more than happy with the service I received from you and all those I dealt with at the practice."
Mr A Hook, Dagenham
"Stephen was kind, calm, professional and a good communicator. We were lucky to have him."
Ms N Barker, Hornchurch
"When you have a small business, every other day there is some kind of business problem to worry you and as the owner all the worry and responsibility is on you. The only time I don't feel that is when there is a legal matter, over the last twenty years if I have any legal worry I call Stephen, I off load the matters to him, and I am sure he will deal with it and I do not have to worry. It is great to have the support of Stephen and his firm. I have recommended family and friends to him and will continue to do so."
M S Yesilirmac, Manzara Restaurant, Notting Hill
"In my business Dynamic Development, I always want to give the best of service and always hope to receive the same in return. I have found this has definitely happened in all the transactions I have been involved in with Stephen Eccles and Pinney Talfourd Solicitors. I have approached Stephen on three occasions for advice and each time have been given what I needed in a polite and friendly yet professional way. It was much appreciated to be able to get answers to issues so quickly and efficiently. I would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen Eccles and Pinney Talfourd Solicitors."
Ms L Bye, Dynamic Development, London
"I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all your help with my case. Without your guidance and knowledge I would not have won my case. For which I am very grateful and would not hesitate to highly recommend your services to anyone who needs a solicitor."
MTA Associates, London
"Stephen Eccles has proved his value when dealing with my property portfolio, in particular a longstanding dispute. I had come to an impasse but with Stephen’s involvement, his expertise brought the matter to a timely conclusion. His sound, relevant, concise advice and explanation of my options enabled me to decide which course of action best suited my circumstances."
Legal 500 2023
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