

Michaella’s practice incorporates property law, landlord and tenant, trusts, contract and general civil litigation wherein she appears in County Courts, tribunals and the High Court as well as undertaking drafting and advisory work within these areas. In depth detail of the work she undertakes is provided within the practice area.
Property Law
Michaella has substantial experience within this area, regularly advising, drafting and appearing in matters such as boundary disputes, trespass, easements, freehold and leasehold covenants, nuisance, rights of way, adverse possession and compulsory purchase orders, appearing in both Courts and Tribunals.
Landlord and tenant/Housing
In conjunction with real property, this constitutes an extensive part of Michaella’s practice, with her undertaking commercial and residential work on behalf of both landlords and tenants. Michaella has had a significant amount of experience dealing with many areas including the creation of leases, both equitable and legal, all manner of issues appertaining to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and the forfeiture, surrender and determination of leases. Michaella regularly conducts cases for both landlords and tenants relating to assured shorthold and assured tenancies, disrepair, the accelerated possession procedure and rent arrears.
Trusts
Michaella has developed a practice dealing with co-ownership of a home in non-marital relationships, proprietary estoppel and undue influence.
Contract
Michaella is regularly instructed in cases involving the creation of contracts, incorporation of terms, breach and enforcement of contracts. She also has considerable experience of dealing with cases involving misrepresentation.
Civil litigation
In addition to the above, Michaella frequently undertakes a wide variety of work relating to all manner of civil litigation in both the County and High Court.
Public Access
Michaella undertakes public access work. For information please contact clerks@4kbw.co.uk
Reported cases
Lamaletie and Royce [2008] EWCA Crim 314
Page v Jackson (2009) Lawtel LTLPI 2/2/10
Tan v Law (2013) Lawtel LTL 25/6/13 AC9701100