Alison is a partner leading the real estate dispute resolution team based in London.
Alison has over 25 years' experience of resolving disputes across the commercial real estate sector and has a particular interest in property-related insolvency, development disputes and property investment disputes as well as the telecoms and technology fields.
Clients benefit from Alison's specialist market insight and commercial acumen. Alison is ranked as a Band 1 leading individual in Chambers UK, a Tier 1 Leading Partner in Legal 500 and is recommended in Who's Who Legal. She regularly speaks at conferences including for the RICS and often writes or comments in trade and national press.
Chambers UK notes clients' feedback that Alison "is a heavyweight in real estate litigation" and "has a thorough understanding of the law and is sensitive to clients’ commercial needs". In the Legal 500 rankings, Alison is described as "displaying expertise, energy and enthusiasm at all times. She has a thorough understanding of the law, was sensitive to, and made it her business to understand the clients’ commercial needs, provided reassurance and guidance throughout, and was a delight to work with. She was completely outstanding."
Experience & capabilities
Selected matters
- acting for Landlords in the 2023/24 High Court forfeiture cases opposite WeWork following their chapter 11 filing*
- Credit Suisse in an alleged mortgage fraud case (Huang v Credit Suisse (UK) Limited)*
* Experience prior to joining the firm