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Abtin Yeganeh

Director
Head of Property Litigation
Expertise includes:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insolvency and Restructuring
  • Professional Negligence
  • Property Litigation
Other languages spoken:
Farsi
Abtin Says:
“I focus on achieving the right commercial outcome for my clients in the most cost-effective way.”

Meet Abtin

I joined Lawrence Stephens in March 2023 as a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution department. I was promoted to my current role as a Director and Head of Real Estate Disputes in August 2024.

I deal with a wide range of matters including but not limited to, secured recoveries, party wall and developer claims, trespass, rights to light claims, professional negligence, and all landlord tenant matters relating to breaches of covenant, possession, forfeiture, insolvency, debt recovery, contested lease renewals and dilapidation claims.

I have experience of taking matters to trial in the High Court and have also been involved in a number of successful appeals before the Court of Appeal.

My clients include lenders, investors, commercial landlords, local authorities, and insolvency practitioners.

I am married with three boys and live in South West London. Outside of work my interests include football, golf and going out with family and friends.

Experience highlights 

  • Acting for a developer and London Local Authority in a High Court Rights to Light Claim
  • Advising and acting for various lenders in connection with enforceability of security documents, out of court administration appointments, receivership, obtaining vacant possession and enforcing personal guarantees.
  • Obtaining an order from the Upper Tribunal (Land Chamber) discharging a restrictive covenant under s.84 of the Law of Property Act 1925
  • Advising a bank in respect of its occupation of premises at Tower 42 on Old Broad Street and dealing with a claim by the landlord for dilapidations
  • Legget & Ors -v-Giambrone Law LLP (In Liquidation) – €3.5m group litigation claim by 43 claimants against their former solicitors, Giambrone Law (“the Firm”) over its advice the clients in a failed property development that had alleged had links to the Mafia.  It had been alleged that the Firm was under a duty to warn investors of the risks involved in investing in a part of Italy associated with organised crime
  • Acting for a BVI entity (the Applicant) for an order by the Court approving the terms of a contested lease and for it to be executed by a Judge pursuant to section 39 of the Senior Courts Act 1981
  • Successfully obtaining a vesting order against the Crown estate
  • Acting for the successful claimants in various libel claims which have included, Al-Haddad -v- BBC, Sultan Choudhury -v- The Times Newspaper Limited, Huda Television Limited -v- The Henry Jackson Society.

“We have been working with Abtin for several years, and his unwavering dedication to us as his clients has been truly invaluable. His legal expertise, coupled with his innovative thinking, has greatly benefited us on numerous occasions, especially in some of the most challenging litigation cases.

Abtin's relentless commitment and outside-the-box approach have consistently provided us with outstanding support and results. His ability to navigate complex legal matters with creativity and precision has significantly contributed to our success.

We highly recommend Abtin for his exceptional legal skills, steadfast commitment, and the remarkable impact he brings to every case.”

Lewis Casserley – Co-Founder and Principal of Albatross Lending

“We have had numerous complex cases with Lawrence Stephens and they’ve always been quick, responsive, pragmatic and commercial. Abtin’s advice is excellent and reliable”.

Charles Kornbluth – Head of Receivership at Strettons

“Anybody can be attentive to get your business. What happens over time is the real position. Abtin has always been true and practical in his work. He never overpromises.”

Chris Savva Director of The Titan Group