Andrew Sheftel

Profile

Andrew’s practice is primarily in property law and business & commercial law.  He regularly represents clients in the High Court, County Courts and Residential Property Tribunals.

Prior to being called to the Bar he worked as a solicitor in the Litigation and Arbitration department of White & Case LLP.

Experience

Property

Landlord and tenant (both residential and commercial):
• Leasehold enfranchisement
• Service charge disputes
• Disrepair and dilapidations
• All types of possession and forfeiture claims
• Enforceability of covenants
• Renewal of business tenancies
• Housing

Real property:
• Claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996
• Co-ownership
• Covenants
• Easements
• Mortgages
• Overage

Andrew also has experience of appearing at planning inquiries.

Business & Commercial

Andrew has wide experience of advising upon and appearing in general business and commercial claims.  He has also advised on non-contentious matters including the drafting of commercial contracts. 
Particular areas of experience include:
• Contract disputes of all types
• Insurance
• Construction of commercial agreements
• Conflict of laws
• Insolvency – both Corporate and Individual

Arbitration: Andrew has experience of arbitration and mediation (including being instructed in several international arbitrations).

Significant Cases

Instructed by the Ministry of Finance of an overseas government on a multi-million dollar United Nations Commission on International Trade Law arbitration.

Publications

Contributor, Service Charges and Management: Law & Practice 2nd edition (Sweet & Maxwell)

Memberships

Member, Property Bar Association

Qualifications

BA Hons (Oxon), 1st class