Saleem Fazal – Partner
5 New Street Square
London EC4A 3TW
United Kingdom
DX 41 London
Tel. +44 (0) 20 7300 4261
Fax. +44 (0) 20 7300 7100
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Saleem is head of the firm’s Real Estate Disputes group.
Saleem has experience of all types of disputes arising in relation to leasehold and freehold land. This includes rent reviews, dilapidations claims and service charge disputes. Saleem also has particular expertise in dealing with real estate issues arising in insolvency situations.
He also puts together and implements land clearance strategies for developers. Saleem's advice is often sought prior to break options being exercised and also lease expiry in order to maximise the position and to avoid problems in the future. Saleem also pursues professional negligence claims arising from real estate transactions.
Saleem's experience and transactions include:
- dealing with points of law arising during the course of rent reviews;
- advising administrators on how to retain/dispose of properties in order to assist in the sale of the insolvent company;
- acting for numerous developers of shopping centres and other commercial buildings – specifically dealing with land clearance;
- acting for landlords/tenants in relation to dilapidation claims both during and after expiry of leases;
- acting for a landlord where the tenants of an office building disputed the level of balancing service charge; and
- advising tenants on their liability pursuant to leases which have been assigned.
Saleem’s expertise is recognized by the latest editions of both Chambers and Legal 500 legal directories. In Chambers (2009), Saleem is described as "instils confidence immediately" and previously (2008) Saleem is "generally regarded as the right person for the job".
Saleem speaks German (conversational).