Tanfield Chambers Information

Tanfield is a leading business and property barristers' chambers. Widely recognised as a top-tier set for real estate litigation, we specialise in commercial and residential landlord and tenant, real property, enfranchisement, service charges, building safety and real estate finance. We are consistently ranked as a leading property set by the legal directories which refer to our "excellent reputation for advising on the whole spectrum of property litigation." Our expertise in enfranchisement and the right to manage was recognised at the Apartment Adviser Awards, where Tanfield was once again named Chambers of the Year in 2026. Our members also act in complex and high-value disputes with additional expertise in company and shareholder matters, insolvency, tax, private client work and professional negligence. Recent notable cases include Mitchell v Al Jaber [2025] UKSC 43, a Supreme Court decision concerning fiduciary duties and equitable compensation; ARC Time Freehold v Secretary of State [2025] EWHC 2751 (Admin), a landmark challenge to leasehold reform; and Adriatic Land 5 Ltd v Long Leaseholders of Hippersley Point [2025] EWCA Civ 856, a Court of Appeal decision concerning the interpretation and effect of the Building Safety Act 2022. Based at our member-owned premises near Gray's Inn, Tanfield comprises 56 barristers, 16 associates and a highly acclaimed team of clerks and administrators. Many of our members also hold judicial appointments and act as arbitrators, experts and mediators. For any queries, please contact our practice management team at clerks@tanfieldchambers.co.uk.