Spear’s Review

Laura Odlind is a partner in Mishcon de Reya’s real estate dispute resolution group, one of the few teams that deal exclusively with property disputes for private clients in the UK. ‘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.