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Joseph Mitchell

Senior Associate Solicitor

Land & Property Dispute Resolution

Joseph joined Harrison Drury in December 2021 from a midlands firm where he specialised in Rural and Agricultural disputes and property disputes. He acts for both landlords and tenants in agricultural tenancy disputes including succession claims, forfeiture, surrenders and termination. He has recently been advising on partnership matters with large amounts of land at stake, issues regarding renewables and legal rights such including grazing and shooting and tenancies where the land is used for equestrian purposes. He has experience in drafting all notices under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and the Farm Business Tenancies Act 1995 and litigates all matters involving notices, including seeking possession and arguing about the validity of notices, in the courts, tribunals, and arbitration.

He has a wide ranging real estate litigation practice dealing with boundary disputes, adverse possession, claims relating to interference with easements and the enforcement of restrictive covenants as well as acting for commercial landlords and tenants in 1954 Act claims and homeowners in residential property disputes, together with disputes around the sale of property and misrepresentation claims arising out of sales. He has experience of all types of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, tribunal proceedings and ADR.

His recent highlights including settling on an ongoing nuisance and professional negligence dispute in his client’s favour, resolving a long-standing dispute regarding a property trust and a large six figure unjust enrichment claim. He has also resolved claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act and successfully argued that a Compulsory Purchase Order should be revoked.

Joseph is a member of the Agricultural Law Association and the Country Landowner Association.

Outside of work you can find me…

Outside of work Joseph is a committed Leicester Tigers supporter. He enjoys hill walking and mountain climbing and after recently relocating to the Lake District Joseph is looking forward to exploring his new local area. He also plays the cello and bass guitar and helps run a local scout group, which he spends most of his free time doing!

 

Joseph Mitchell - Senior Associate Solicitor, Kendal, Property Litigation, Rural Sector

Awards and Rankings

Professional, knowledgeable and wonderful!

Joe Mitchell, professional, knowledgeable and a wonderful strategist in the intricate maneuvering that comes with litigation. And he ably reconciles his legal advice with his client’s objectives.

Joseph is areal asset to his employer!

Legal 500

Joseph Mitchell worked on my case and was prompt to react, gave the best, worst and most realistic outcomes. Any communication was swift and I was always kept up to date. From engagement to closure Joseph went the extra mile and have recommended him and for other work. Joseph really does know the ‘ins and outs’ along with detail and how to neutralise a stressful situation.

Alex Walmsley and Joseph Mitchell both have a good understanding of the law and an ability to consider matters both in terms of the merits and tactically.

Alex Walmsley and Joseph Mitchell are both very capable, have a good collaborative approach, and are both efficient and effective.

Legal 500

They are pleasant to work with and keep on top of what needs doing.

Harrison Drury is ranked by leading independent guide to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors, Legal 500.

The guide highlights the solicitors who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.

Works alongside

Colin Fenny

Partner Land & Property Dispute Resolution
t: 01772 208071
m: 07880 200116

Ros Monk

Partner Land & Property Dispute Resolution
t: 01539 751608
m: 07502 528606

Luke Holden

Senior Associate Solicitor Land & Property Dispute Resolution
t: 01772 374388
m: 07389 883607

Grant Redburn

Solicitor Land & Property Dispute Resolution
t: 01772 395188
m: 07733 384694

Zoe Taylor

Solicitor Land & Property Dispute Resolution
t: 01772 954696
m: 07918 585827

Casey Moonie

Trainee Solicitor Land & Property Dispute Resolution
t: 01772 258321

Jessica Woodman

Trainee Solicitor Land & Property Dispute Resolution
t: 01772 258321

Eleanor Bradshaw

Paralegal Land & Property Dispute Resolution
t: 01539 312436

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