Consultant
Paul Knight
Real estate disputes
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Litigator known for shrewd advice and strategic clarity

I advise developers, investors, corporate occupiers and landlords on a wide range of contentious property issues. My work includes possession claims, landlord consents, break notices, rent reviews and business tenancy renewals. I also advise on insolvency-related property matters and disputes involving licensed premises.

With over 30 years’ experience in property litigation, I’ve worked at Wragge & Co and Clarke Willmott before joining Shoosmiths in 2012. I focus on early-stage advice to prevent disputes escalating, and regularly represent clients in mediations and without prejudice meetings. Recent projects include serving over 80 price notices for a major residential development and advising on a multi-million pound dilapidations claim.

I’m a member of the Property Litigation Association, an ADR Group qualified mediator and recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Individual. Clients value my tactful, strategic approach and ability to resolve complex issues with clarity.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
Paul is widely appreciated for his "shrewdness and tactfulness". Noted as a Leading Individual - Legal 500, 2020 and Leading Partner 2025
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Resolving real estate life-cycle disputes
Real estate disputes team
From lease renewals to land rights, we help clients resolve real estate disputes efficiently, protect investments, and move forward with assurance.
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