New Legal 500 Rankings: JB Leitch Hold a High Position

Posted onOctober 5, 2023

The latest rankings for the Legal 500 have been released and once again JB Leitch hold a high position amongst the region’s leading legal experts.

Acknowledged as the world’s largest independent legal referral guide, the rankings for 2024 are based on a broad series of criteria, including strong technical ability available for the most complex and innovative work, client recommendation and results. JB Leitch has retained Tier 3 ranking in the field of property litigation for the fourth consecutive year.

After 4 years ranked as a Rising Star, the newly published listing sees Legal Director Phil Parkinson elevated to the category of “Next Generation Partner” – a level of accreditation that reflects significant recognition from clients and peers in the market. Special recommendations are also given for Principal Associate Katie Edwards and Principal Solicitor Jonathan Leitch.

Underpinning this recognition are a host of testimonials from commercial clients which highlight and attest to the firm’s leadership in property management and leasehold law:

“The team at JB Leitch are recognised nationally as leaders in leasehold management work and have dominated in dealing with the complex issues which arise in fire safety following the Grenfell tragedy”.

“Philip Parkinson is extremely efficient and practical in his approach to disputes. His client management is second-to-none. Katie Edwards is an associate to watch and is quickly establishing herself as a truly impressive property litigator”.

“JB Leitch are unrivalled in their knowledge of the law and practice of residential leases. As well as their commercial approach to dealing with instructions, they provide substantial support in the form of regular client briefings and seminars in this everchanging field”.

Director Jonathan Leitch adds: “Once again this is fantastic news for the firm and well-deserved recognition for our entire team’s expertise. What gives additional resonance to this news, is that our clients also recognise and appreciate our commitment to added value and knowledge sharing in this period of ongoing change across the sector”.

Written by Steve Sherlock

During our long relationship, JB Leitch has become part of our core team. Their Landlord and Tenant advice is authoritative and clear, and they understand our sector inside out. Their credit control service is highly effective, but also sensitive to the wider relationship we have with our leaseholders
Tim Wilson - Managing Director - E&J Estates
We have worked with JB Leitch for many years now. Their knowledge surrounding the legalities and technicalities of Service Charge collection is excellent and their approach is always helpful and professional.

During this particularly challenging time they continue to provide invaluable support by remaining easily contactable, sending regular reports and offering solutions to any problems that may arise.

Therina Crowley AMInstLM - Service Charge Arrears and Apprentice Supervisor - Encore
We have a strong and well-established working relationship with JB Leitch, having worked with them over a long period of time.

They have a good grasp on the nuances of residential property management so are well-placed to provide specialist advice and assistance on a wide range of issues affecting our industry.

They continue to provide invaluable support to our business, operating in many ways as a seamless extension to our in-house legal team.
Lucie-Anne Rhodes - Head of Legal - Operations - FirstPort
Over the last five years we have built a solid relationship with JB Leitch, they have provided us with a remarkable ground rent collection service for our freehold property portfolio on criteria and non-criteria debts. They provide a fast, effective recovery of our stand alone Ground Rent and also through their bolt-on Service Charge recovery by liaising with multiple managing agents on our behalf.
Bernadette Jones - General Manager - HomeGround Management Ltd
I would highly recommend JB Leitch although part of me would like to keep them a secret to ensure we have the advantage over competitors. They have increased my knowledge of the legal processes as well as the preparation required to avoid any issues from the beginning.
Dave Poppleton - Director - Inspired Property Management
After using JB Leitch for a number of years, we have personally found them to be very professional and reliable. Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward use JB Leitch on a large number of blocks and have recovered an outstanding amount of service charge arrears, in a particular case recovering over £12,000 from one owner.
Carl Warland - Block & Portfolio Management Director - Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward
JB Leitch are simply excellent. It is good to know that we are dealing with a market leading firm who provide superb quality up-to-date advice. When we give JB Leitch an instruction, whether a routine enfranchisement or a complex leasehold query they always deliver. They are highly responsive, professional and have a great team. A pleasure to do business with!
Jenny Jackson-Shilling - Director - The Freehold Group

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