Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has appointed real estate disputes expert Michael Metliss as a partner in its London team.
Metliss, who was previously head of the real estate disputes group at SJ Berwin, advises commercial property developers and institutions on contentious issues and formal court proceedings, and is a tenant insolvency specialist.
The appointment follows that of James Knox, who joined BLP from Linklaters last month.
Metliss said: “BLP is the premier real estate practice in the UK. I have admiration for the partners who have managed to retain this reputation specifically within my area of disputes and I am looking forward to working with a team who are not content to rest on their laurels. I see a real opportunity to capitalise on an environment in which clients can take advantage of a full spectrum of skills and support to develop the disputes practice further.”
Commenting on the appointment, Roger Cohen, joint head of real estate disputes, said: “Michael is one of the leading real estate litigators in the country and has excellent relationships with both clients and intermediaries. His appointment demonstrates our commitment to employ leading individuals so that we can offer our real estate clients a wider breadth of skills.”
