Mark Galtrey specialises in real estate litigation, and is ranked in that field as ‘Up and Coming’ by Chambers and Partners and a ‘Rising Star’ by Legal 500. He has a busy High Court and County Court practice, with substantial experience of multi-day and high value trials. He also has a growing appellate practice, and appears both led and unled in the Court of Appeal. His scientific and accounting background gives him a particular expertise in matters involving complex financial and valuation issues.
Mark’s recent cases have related to the following areas:
- Commercial landlord and tenant, including renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, dilapidations, breach of covenant, rent review and forfeiture;
- Residential landlord and Tenant, including rights of first refusal, possession proceedings, enfranchisement, service charge, right to manage, forfeiture and relief, alterations and nuisance;
- Fire Safety issues relating to both commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters;
- Easements, public rights of way, restrictive covenants and boundary disputes;
- Proprietary estoppel;
- Adverse Possession;
- Mortgages and receivership;
- Land Registration;
- Agriculture.
"Excellent junior counsel - very bright and he writes clearly and concisely."
"He always provides excellent service and great work."
"Mark is a very bright junior, with a hands-on approach."Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2024
‘Mark is an effective advocate who is always up for a challenge. He puts things in an easy to understand way, supported by solid written work. He is practical and academic in excellent combination.’Legal 500 2024
'He has very good legal knowledge, advocacy and advice.'Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2023
'Mark Galtrey punches well above his weight in terms of advice and tactical thinking. He is not afraid to provide realistic advice when required.'Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2023
'His preparation is of a very high calibre, and he is equally adept on his feet as in his written work.'Chambers and Partners Guide 2023
'Mark Galtrey is relied upon by clients for his property law advice. He has experience in Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 matters, including contested lease renewal cases, as well as enfranchisement and agricultural issues. He has a growing appellate practice. "He is very approachable, knowledgeable and reassuring with clients." "He is very bright, responsive and easy to work with.'Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2022 (Real Estate Litigation)
‘Approachable, client friendly, excellent value for money, underestimated in terms of quality - someone who is going places. A definite one to watch. ’Legal 500 2022More published comments