Rupert has particular expertise in contractual disputes, tortious and fiduciary duties in a commercial, partnership and company context, and civil fraud.

He has also been involved in several partnership disputes involving property developers, solicitors, accountants and estate agents, as well as the enforcement of lease finance agreements and guarantees involving allegations of forgery, fraud and undue influence.

Rupert’s property expertise makes him the natural choice for claims involving property and construction professionals. He also handles claims against conveyancers, surveyors (acting both as valuers and managing agents), architects and other construction practitioners. He is instructed by leading solicitors on behalf of professional indemnity insurers and Claimants in a number of aspects of negligence, including that of solicitors and barristers. This aspect of his work has frequently taken him to the High Court and the Court of Appeal, as well as to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.

Much of Rupert’s practice is in the arena of real property claims. His real property practice encompasses boundary and easement claims, adverse possession, beneficial interests, trusts of land, proprietary estoppel and restrictive covenants, as well as mortgages, LPA Receiverships and charging orders. Rupert also has considerable experience in commercial landlord and tenant work, land options and rights of pre-emption, long lease property disputes including issues such as enfranchisement and forfeiture, and has advised a number of local authorities and housing associations with regard to their agreements with water and sewerage providers.