Career
Jeremy Ferris is a Partner and CEDR Accredited Mediator within the Furley Page Dispute Resolution team.
Jeremy has very wide ranging experience of many aspects of litigation, but has a particular interest in disputes arising out of property given that he was a qualified chartered surveyor in both government and private practice for several years before retraining as a solicitor.
Property disputes
He is regularly involved in actions for repossession, rent review disputes, breaches of covenant, dilapidation claims, actions for rent and service charge recovery, advice in respect of lease renewals, requests to sub-let or assign, for changes of user, and consent to alterations. He also advises on nuisance issues, disputes arising over easements, freehold covenants, construction and engineering disputes and other general contentious property matters.
He also regularly advises clients on all aspects of real property and landlord and tenant disputes as part of our Agriculture and Rural Business team.
Contested wills, trusts and probate
Jeremy’s other core area is in contested trust and probate actions and he routinely advises clients on claims arising out of Wills or Intestacy. That includes challenges to the capacity of the testator, undue influence having been exerted on the testator, claims for dependants under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act, forged wills, removal of executors, disputes as to the meaning of provisions in wills and all other contentious issues that may arise in that arena.
Professional negligence
In addition to those two core specialties Jeremy’s broader experience extends to advice on a diverse portfolio of other contentious matters. That includes professional negligence claims against solicitors and accountants and others.
He has recent and ongoing instructions in the High Court and County Court as well as at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber). He also has extensive experience of arbitration and mediations.
CEDR Accredited Mediator
Jeremy is a CEDR Accredited Mediator and, where not acting for either party, welcomes instructions to act as an independent mediator and to apply his expertise to resolve a wide range of disputes. Please contact Jeremy for further information about the mediation process and how he can assist.
He has been recognised by The Legal 500 for his expertise in property disputes.
Accreditations
Memberships
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Property Litigation Association
- Sits on the LexisNexis Residential Property Steering Committee
- Has completed Associate Member course at ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists)
