Real Estate Litigation Associate - Bristol

The Team

Freeths Top Tier and Top Ranked Real Estate Litigation team act for a wide range of commercial businesses, institutions, landed estates and individuals on all Real Estate and property disputes. Comprising of over 20 dedicated Real Estate litigation lawyers across our 12 offices, the team in Bristol is led by Daniel Cuthbert who is highly ranked in Chambers and Partners 2025 and one of the leading lawyers in the UK when dealing with cases involving the Telecommunications Code. In addition, Daniel has a strong retail, development and public sector practice. Working closely with Daniel is David Shakesby and David Quinn whom are both property disputes experts with specialisms across leasehold enfranchisement, complex contractual disputes and highways.

Daniel’s team regularly advises public bodies, corporate occupiers, investors/landlords and developers in property issues including telecoms, energy networks, disputed break clause cases, rights of light, breach of covenant claims, misrepresentation/breach of contract, frustration and option disputes, as well as all types of commercial landlord and tenant issues.

The Role

You will ideally be based in our Bristol office and will have 1PQE+. Depending on your experience you would be working alongside Daniel on more complex matters, as well as, independently on your own cases. Experience of working within the Telecommunications sector would be very welcome, as would knowledge of the Telecommunications Code.

This is an exciting role, which has arisen due to significant growth and client demand, offering the chance to working a Top 50 law firm, where you will benefit from very high-quality real estate litigation work from the outset. In addition, you will receive close support along with a market leading remuneration package.

No agencies. Direct applications only. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team [email protected].

Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.

Become part of the team at Freeths.

View some of our recent highlights on our website here.

Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.