Stephenson Harwood strengthens its Property Litigation Practice with the arrival of David Marsden

Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its Property Litigation practice with the arrival of a new practice area lead, Partner David Marsden, in London.

David specialises in high-value, complex real estate disputes, regularly advising on a range of property-related litigation including dilapidations claims, tenant insolvency, property fraud, rights to light, and tenant default and forfeiture. A part-time judge, David is already a recognised leading authority on liabilities under the Building Safety Act 2022. David joins from Freeths LLP.

“Property disputes are becoming increasingly complex and risky for landowners and investors, with ever-growing regulation and increasing cross-border elements,” said Justin McClelland, Stephenson Harwood’s Global Co-Head of Commercial Litigation. “David’s experience across all types of real estate litigation and in the new Building Safety Act will be of significant benefit to many of our clients. His arrival complements a bolstered Construction Litigation team with the recent arrival of Sean Hardy, reinforcing our established position as a Commercial Litigation Powerhouse.”

Stephenson Harwood helps landlords, occupiers, developers, investors, and lenders successfully resolve a wide range of commercial and residential property disputes. Our experienced team has a strong reputation in bringing disputes to a successful resolution swiftly.