George Patros Email & Phone Number

George is a property barrister and is highly regarded for his analytical and negotiating skills, client care and effective communication. He previously worked at an International magic circle firm and is now based at 2KBW. He has a particular passion for mediation and is an “Elite Mediator” ranked 5th in the national mediator database having received excellent feedback from both clients and his peers.PropertyLandlord and Tenant - CommercialActs for a diverse range of clients from individuals to PLC’s on various issues including forfeiture, nuisance, trespass, breach of covenant, terminal dilapidations, rent review and also, opposed and unopposed lease renewal pursuant to Part II of the LTA 1954.Landlord & Tenant - ResidentialGeorge has undertaken matters in the High Court, County Court and the First-Tier Tribunal. These included a three-day hearing in the First-Tier Tribunal on behalf of a tenant seeking a determination that the repair of the windows was an obligation of the landlord.He acts for landlords and tenants in Party Wall Act 1996 disputes and also, disrepair, nuisance, service charge disputes and claims relating to the composition of long leases and applications made pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Acts 1985 and 1987.Real PropertyActing in co-ownership disputes involving constructive trusts and Trusts of Land and appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA). Additionally, claims involving trespass, adverse possession, boundary disputes, easements and injunctive relief. He has particular expertise in residential property possession claims.He also advises and has acted in claims in which the Claimant sought rectification of the register of title at HM Land Registry under Schedule 4 of the Land Registration Act 2002 also cases involving fraudulent title claims. MediationGeorge has particular expertise in the field of property, landlord and tenant (residential & commercial), trusts, and also building disputes. His interest in property commenced following undertaking a surveying degree and was ranked First at his University being awarded the National Estates Gazette Prize. He previously worked for a leading international surveying firm (prior to reading law) and then at a leading magic circle firm specialising in property/property finance litigation. He is now a barrister at 2KBW.His background has enabled him to develop extensive mediation expertise in often challenging negotiations ranging from two participants to multi-jurisdictional property disputes with up to twenty participants al all litigation stages.

Listed skills include Professional Negligence, Legal Advice, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, and 16 others.