Chambers and Partners 2012

Clarkson Wright & Jakes is commended for its conveyancing work. The team of five handles a range of property matters, including lease negotiations. It maintains specialist expertise in airport hangar and hotel development.

Key Individuals: Stephen Chubb is praised for his attitude of "wanting to get the deal done." He represented Biggin Hill Airport in a lease negotiation for a hangar development. Leading associate Deepak Gupta has experience of landlord and tenant agreements, particularly GP surgery leases.

Chambers and Partners 2011

CWJ acts for corporate occupiers and GP practices across the South East.  Clients are attracted by the firm's understanding of lease transactions and conveyancing issues.  Sources say "They quickley get to the nub of an issue and work fast to come up with a solution.  They break things down into language that non-lawyers can understand".

Key Individuals: Stephen Chubb "knows his stuff and is very good with clients".  He advised on the recent sale of shares by the owners of Southend Airport.  Associate Deepak Gupta "gives you a straight answer and his ability to command a meeting is particularly impressive", according to clients.