Simon Hartley Email & Phone Number

I provide comprehensive advice on all facets of contentious commercial real estate work. I am a partner and London Head of Property Litigation at Weightmans LLP.The group consists of 4 partners and 40 other professionals providing commercial advice to help clients identify, manage and resolve property disputes. Legal 500 2022 acknowledges the team's expertise in dilapidations, enfranchisement and residential property management.Weightmans LLP have extensive experience not only of commercial property litigation, but also of residential issues. Clients include businesses, local authorities, banks, retailers, charities and private individuals.I am ranked in Chambers 2022, who say: "Simon is very good and very dedicated to his clients. He makes it his business to know their motivations and communicate them well to the court." Legal 500 2022 contains a testimonial saying: "Simon Hartley is very knowledgeable and also a pragmatic and commercial lawyer. He has an in depth interest in commercial dilapidations and is well known as a practitioner in that area." Legal 500 2019 says that Simon Hartley "handles a wide range of contentious commercial real estate work and has significant experience in rent reviews." Legal 500 2018 said Simon Hartley "works hard and knows how to achieve outstanding results." Legal 500 2017 says I have "a good legal brain with an excellent analytical style". Legal 500 2016 said I am "excellent" and "concise and to the point". Legal 500 2015 said that I am "diligent" and "very courteous and prompt." Legal 500 2014 said that I was "very hardworking and commercial.” Legal 500 2013 commented that I was "calm and knowledgeable."​ Legal 500 2012 said that I was "tenacious"​, "committed"​ and "commercially sound."​ Chambers UK 2011 said: "Simon is a tough litigator who always focuses on the commercial needs of the client-he is good at bringing original thought to cases."​ "Very bright"​ noted Legal 500 2011. Chambers UK 2010 wrote that "Simon allies good legal skills with an eye for detail." In Chambers UK 2009, peers singled me out for my “clarity of thought and willingness to participate fully.”Simon HartleyWeightmans LLPThe Hallmark Building105 Fenchurch StreetLondonEC3M 5JGDirect dial +44 (0) 20 7227 7476Email simon.hartley@weightmans.comSpecialties: Property disputes involving insolvency issues, rent review, professional negligence, rights of light, nuisance, possession actions, overage disputes, lease renewal, dilapidations, breach of restrictive covenant, enforcement of easements, environmental contamination

Listed skills include Property Law, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and 38 others.