Spear's Review

Laura Odlind is a partner in Mishcon de Reya's real estate dispute resolution group, one of the few in the UK that combines a specialist private client property disputes team with a practice serving large corporate clients. ‘We understand the needs of private clients,’ she tells Spear's. ‘It's a different skill set.’

The disputes she handles vary by location and property type. In the countryside, cases often involve co-ownership issues, rights of way or restrictive covenants; in London, she more frequently advises on tenant disputes and leasehold matters.

Although Odlind is well-versed in taking cases to trial, much of her focus is on resolving matters before they reach the courtroom. ‘We have a lot of experience successfully resolving disputes for clients at an early stage,’ she says. ‘Equally, we might be giving advice to avoid litigation.’

Adviser Profile

Laura is a partner in Mishcon de Reya's real estate dispute resolution group. She is the main point of contact for high-net-worth individuals and their companies. 

Laura is an experienced litigator, having acted for clients in this specialist area for over 15 years. She takes a hands-on and assertive approach when dealing with high-value property disputes, often concerning a client's most important asset: their home. 

Equally adept at resolving disputes as litigating cases in the courts and tribunals to achieve successful outcomes for her clients, she acts for clients on a wide range of disputes relating to super-prime residential and commercial property; freehold or leasehold.