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What is a flat? Court of Appeal delivers important decision in Mayfair enfranchisement case
Last week, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in an appeal concerning a residential block on Mayfair's Park Lane, which clarifies the definition of a 'flat' for the purposes of enfranchisement. Forsters' property litigation team, who successfully acted for the residents, summarise the key facts and implications...
Natasha has experience in all areas of commercial and residential property litigation with particular expertise in residential disputes and leasehold enfranchisement. Natasha also heads up the Forsters Enfranchisement Team. She advises and acts for estates, charities, commercial landlords and management companies primarily in London. She also acts for both landlords and tenants in relation to enfranchisement claims and enfranchisement related litigation including professional negligence claims. Natasha joined Forsters from Pinsent Masons in 2001 and became a partner in 2008.
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