Steven Ross

Partner

I am an experienced litigator with a particular specialism in commercial and residential property disputes.

Experience

I have expertise in the following matters.:

Commercial lease renewals (opposed and unopposed)
Possession Claims
Forfeiture proceedings
Rent and Service Charge disputes
Claims for damages for dilapidations
Boundary disputes including claims to register easements by prescription
Breach of covenant claims

My wider litigation experience includes dealing with claims in respect of professional negligence, contractual disputes and contested probate.

I have experience in dealing with claims at County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and the First-tier Tribunal and mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Notable Cases

Malik v Sheikh [2018] EWHC 973 - Acted for the successful appellant in this case which related to the presumption of undue influence between family members

Patel & Patel v Patel & Patel [2016] WL 02908670 – Acted for the successful landlords in opposing the grant of a new tenancy on the ground that they intended to occupy the premises for the purposes of their own business

Memberships

Member of the Property Litigation Association

Life Outside the Law

Being a native of Manchester, Steven is a season ticket holder at Manchester United. The rest of his time is taken up by his young family and consuming Netflix box sets.