Emily Windsor specialises in all aspects of property litigation, with particular emphasis on commercial property disputes and agriculture. She has extensive litigation experience at all levels and and in the past few years has appeared in cases concerning break clauses, development agreements, rectification, proprietary estoppel, rent review, nuisance, leasehold enfranchisement and agricultural holdings. Emily also has experience of personal and corporate insolvency litigation.
Has a practice which spans all facets of property litigation, including agricultural land disputes, and particular experience with regard to development agreements, rent review and leasehold enfranchisement. Her expertise is enhanced by her appointment as deputy district judge. Strengths: "A wise, authoritative and reassuring presence on all things landlord and tenant." "She's the iron fist in the velvet glove."Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2021 (Real Estate Litigation)
Standout junior with significant expertise in commercial and agricultural property. Her caseload includes claims to succession of 1986 Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and disputes over diversification of agricultural land. She is a general editor of the leading textbook Muir Watt & Moss: Agricultural Holdings. Strengths: "She's a fantastic barrister to work with and she has an excellent way about her; she's the iron fist in the velvet glove and clients very much like her." Chambers and Partners Guide 2021 (Agriculture & Rural Affairs)
"She is a real go-to senior junior, especially for landlord and tenant matters."Legal 500 2021
"Her client skills are second to none. She has the ability to put clients at ease and convey the legal and commercial issues effectively, demonstrating very sound judgement. When it comes to advocacy and negotiation, Emily is "an iron fist in a velvet glove" - she is assured, determined and tenacious and a superb advocate."Legal 500 2021 (Agriculture)
Has a practice which spans all facets of property litigation, including agricultural land disputes, and particular experience with regard to development agreements, rent review and leasehold enfranchisement. Her expertise is enhanced by her appointment as deputy district judge. Strengths: "She is brilliant – very knowledgeable and can answer any query off the top of her head." "For anything involving tenancies, Emily is a go-to person."Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2020 (Real Estate Litigation)
"A real go-to senior junior."Legal 500 2020
"Has a practice which spans all facets of property litigation, and particular experience with regard to development agreements, rent review and leasehold enfranchisement. Her expertise is enhanced by her appointment as Deputy District Judge. Strengths: 'Very pragmatic and clear in her advice.' 'A canny 'go-to' senior junior for all things landlord and tenant-related'." Chambers UK Guide 2019 (Real Estate Litigation)
"Standout junior with significant expertise in commercial and agricultural property. Her recent caseload has included claims to succession of 1986 Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and disputes over diversification of agricultural land. She is a general editor of the leading textbook Muir Watt & Moss: Agricultural Holdings. Strengths: 'A very clever and busy practitioner, who is especially good with difficult clients'." Chambers UK Guide 2019 (Agriculture & Rural Affairs)
"A true expert, extremely knowledgeable, experienced and thorough."Legal 500 2018 (Property Litigation)
"A true expert in the area of agricultural property litigation."Legal 500 2018 (Agriculture)More published comments