Philip Hind

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Philip Hind

Partner

London
Commercial Litigation
philip.hind@jmw.co.uk

Phil joined JMW as a partner and deputy head of property litigation in October 2023.

Phil was previously a partner at a leading Legal 500 and Tier 1 Chambers firm, having headed up their property litigation team.

Phil has expertise in various types property litigation matters, including but not limited to:

  • adverse possession and trespass (advising and conducting litigation in connection with the acquisition of land in the Heathrow expansion zone worth circa £43 million)
  • boundary disputes, neighbour disputes, nuisance claims, trespass, easements (prescriptive and express) and rights of way claims (advising private individuals and developers)
  • commercial matters under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, lease renewal and termination, forfeiture, dilapidations, break notices, breach of covenant and tenant insolvency
  • co-ownership disputes under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA)
  • proprietary estoppel claims
  • complex residential possession claims
  • Building Safety Act matters as they unfold
  • rent arrears recovery
  • professional negligence relating to property
  • receivership and mortgage repossession

Phil has a broad range of experience acting for private individuals, family-owned companies and trusts, high net worth individuals, multinational companies, national companies, commercial landlords and tenants (in a variety of sectors), portfolio owners and management companies.

Phil has over 15 years of experience in dealing with complex and high value property litigation matters in the County Court, High Court and the Court of Appeal. 

He is recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ by Legal 500 and is ranked in Chambers and Partners for Real Estate Litigation.

The Legal 500 directory (2023) describes Phil as follows: “highly knowledgeable, commercially astute and without ego. Phil handles complex property litigation matters and works ferociously for his clients”.

Testimonials

Phil is great - he is very good at what he does and very driven.

Chambers and Partners 2025

Phil Hind - covers a range of property litigation from the straightforward to the obscure, technical and challenging - all with his characteristic calm. An incisive lawyer with a talent for litigation and getting the best outcome for his clients.

The Legal 500, 2022

I have worked with Phil for a number of years and the experience is always extremely positive. Phil has an ability to understand and grasp the key issues early on and explain his advice clearly to enable the development and implementation of the most effective strategy.

The Legal 500, 2021

...offers practical and commercially savvy advice. Extremely knowledgeable.

The Legal 500, 2021

It was a stressful and difficult time. Phil was excellent technically and he dealt with everything very quickly and I could always get hold of him. His manner was also excellent and I much appreciated his help and advice.

Client testimonial

Phil Hind handled our case, and he turned out to be the medicine the patient needed! He quickly familiarised himself with the situation and, using a superb strategy, he ensured we got our licence and more.

Client testimonial

I engaged Phil Hind……at short notice to deal with a property/litigation matter. Phil was very responsive and helped enormously to manage the complexities of the issue, including a difficult QC. Matters were compounded by the fact that I was in Australia - Phil dealt with the time zones well and was a good email communicator.

Phil was professional and transparent throughout the process.

I would happily recommend Phil for future work of this nature.

Client testimonial

Phil has a keen interest in property. He enjoys DIY, cooking, golf, and motorsport. At the weekend he can mostly be found doing these things with his family.

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