Tom Edwards is an established property disputes partner who has been recognised in the legal directories as, “a hugely knowledgeable property litigator who would be my ‘go-to’ contact if I had a property dispute. He has the knack of simplifying complex problems and managing them clearly and efficiently, always with a considered plan in mind”, being “a seriously switched-on lawyer”, having “excellent approach and knowledge to difficult and complex matters” and demonstrating, “the ability to respond to a request instantly, with a calm nature and a depth of knowledge and experience.”
He is widely recognised as a specialist in claims against trespassers, residential and commercial possession claims and forfeiture, boundary disputes, rights of way and other property rights, adverse possession and breaches of restrictive covenants contained in leases and freehold titles.
Tom also frequently receives instructions across the full range of landlord and tenant, property and property management cases, including neighbour disputes, lease renewal claims, dilapidations, service charges disputes, issues relating to buying and selling residential and commercial property, nuisance claims, easements, orders for sale under TOLATA, proprietary estoppel claims, farm disputes, property based professional negligence and recovery of rent arrears.
His clients include high profile charities, railway companies, property investors, professional landlords, dental practices, surveyors and private individuals. Tom also regularly acts for other solicitors in relation to their personal property disputes or via recommendations and is frequently referred work from other solicitors when they are subject to a conflict of interest.
Tom has written articles for The Sun Newspaper, The Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Life magazine, amongst other publications.
Tom qualified as a solicitor in 2012. He is a Solicitor Advocate and a member of the Property Litigation Association.
Recent cases include:
- An urgent claim against trespassers camped on a railway station to ensure their immediate eviction.
- Representing a national charity to secure commercial premises on Oxford Street in London following unpaid rent arrears, unlawful subletting, the attempted exercise of a break option and various other related matters.
- Assisted a large property portfolio client with managing various lease renewals of large commercial premises against high profile retail tenants.
- Acted for two high net worth business owners in relation to a claim for misrepresentation and rescission following them purchasing a multi-million pound property and discovering it flooded regularly and had a tenant on their land.
- Represented the owner of a large country estate in relation to trespass, nuisance and boundary issues.
- Successfully opposed unfounded claims brought against a national charity in relation to alleged housing disrepair.
- Resolved a dispute for a residential homeowner in relation to a complex and acrimonious boundary, right of way and restrictive covenant dispute with 5 neighbours.
- Assisting a client in resolving a dispute surrounding the interpretation of the terms of a lease.
Tom Edwards' expertise is recognised by the Leasehold Advisory Service.
Recognised in leading legal directories
Legal 500 (2025 edition)
Tom Edwards has a broad property litigation practice and is praised by clients as a ‘formidable lawyer of truly exceptional ability’.
"Tom Edwards is careful in preparation but deadly in his subsequent attack. He is an absolute pleasure to work with and will always go the extra mile for his clients."
Chambers & Partners (2025 edition)
“Tom is an excellent lawyer. He’s technically strong but also very clear and commercial.”
“He’s very focused on his clients and looks out for them in a really nice way.”
“Tom provides an excellent service. He has a lot of experience and is very knowledgeable.”
