Founded by experienced solicitor, mediator and chartered surveyor Andrew Tugwell, Ripton brings a fresh approach to property law

Passionate about Property, we are committed to finding commercial solutions to legal challenges. We aim to understand your objectives and to add value. Our goal is to be an asset to your business and not simply a remote legal service provider. We see mediation as an essential tool. We use our experience to resolve disputes, or prevent them happening in the first place, deliver solutions, cut through processes and to safeguard against legal risk. We value our longstanding client relationships and look forward to working with you.

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Commercial Property Landlords, Investors and Developers

From quarter days to major repairs, we understand property investment. Portfolio management, lease renewals, consent issues, breaches and other tenant issues. “Always able to see the bigger commercial picture and objectives” – 2020 Chambers and Partners

Commercial Property Tenants and Occupiers

We strive to understand our clients' businesses and the need for business premises.

Residential Property

Lease extensions, short lettings, management or neighbour issues, we unlock residential property problems.

Mediation and Arbitration

Expensive litigation is not the only option. As trained Mediators and Arbitrators we encourage and assist with other ways to settle.

Estate Agency, Valuation, and Negligence claims

We have a particular reputation in the field of Estate Agency, Valuation, and Negligence claims.

Planning Disputes and Development

We understand high-value major development scenarios and dispute situations, including overage agreements, judicial review and planning appeals.

Latest Updates

Residential block – who must pay for roof terrace repairs?

Residential block – who must pay for roof terrace repairs?

Frogour Limited v Farsi and Lenjawi (First Tier Tribunal Property Chamber – Residential Property) LON/00BK/LBC/2021/0009, 2021 concerned a high-value residential block overlooking Regents Park.

Commercial property dilapidations. Who must pay for an asbestos roof?

Commercial property dilapidations. Who must pay for an asbestos roof?

Commercial property dilapidations can be hard-fought, especially following a long lease of a property that has become outdated.

Rent Review Arbitration – Independence of arbitrator

Rent Review Arbitration – Independence of arbitrator

Save and Prosper Pensions v Homebase [2001] L. & T.R. 11 concerned the removal of an arbitrator because of a conflict of interest.

Major London Hotels – access – rights of way

Major London Hotels – access – rights of way

London Tara Hotel v Kensington Close Hotel [2011] EWCA Civ 1356 was a high-value dispute between two major London hotels over the use of an access ring road.