Business Details
29 Years
experience
Property Management Law Specialists in Liverpool
Established in 1997, JB Leitch has built a reputation as a market-leading specialist in property management law. Our expertise spans dispute resolution, arrears recovery, and non-contentious real estate work, supported by a dedicated team of legal professionals. With over 27 years of experience, we deliver rapid results and authoritative advice to property managers, institutional landlords, and asset managers. Our ISO 27001 accreditation and Legal 500 recognition underscore our commitment to excellence. Clients benefit from our sector-specific knowledge, tailored reporting systems, and a client-centric approach that has fostered long-term partnerships.We invest in technology and staff development, ensuring our services remain efficient and forward-thinking. Our team operates as an extension of clients' in-house legal departments, providing seamless support. Awards for training and apprenticeships reflect our dedication to industry growth. We prioritise transparency, ethical practices, and measurable outcomes, ensuring clients receive both legal expertise and strategic value.
Services
Dispute Resolution
Arrears Recovery
Real Estate
Bespoke Services
Remote ID Verification
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 27 years of experience in property management law.
- Our team includes Legal 500-recommended lawyers and specialists.
- We guarantee fast, effective arrears recovery services.
- Our ISO 27001 accreditation ensures rigorous data security standards.
- Clients benefit from tailored reporting and dedicated relationship managers.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 27001
- Legal 500
- CPD Certified
- Investors in People
What people say
Authoritative advice
Highly responsive
Sector inside out
Seamless extension
Remarkable ground rent collection
Services
Arrears Recovery
We specialise in fast, cost-effective ground rent and service charge arrears recovery for property managers. Our proven approach combines IT-driven case management with qualified relationship managers to ensure rapid results. Clients benefit from tailored reporting, bulk instruction handling, and expert liaison with managing agents and defaulting lessees.
Real Estate
Our real estate services cover lease extensions, enfranchisement, assignments, and acquisitions for residential and commercial properties. We provide comprehensive due diligence, post-action support, and standalone services. Clients receive expert guidance on leasehold transactions and property management legalities from our dedicated solicitors.
Dispute Resolution
We handle complex leasehold disputes involving multiple parties, offering pre- and post-proceedings support. Our team manages technical court cases and tribunal matters with a focus on efficient resolution. Clients benefit from specialist knowledge of leasehold reform and strategic legal representation tailored to property management challenges.
Remote ID Verification
Our IDentify platform provides secure online identity verification for individuals and businesses. Using video calls and digital forms, we complete ID1 and ID2 checks swiftly and securely. This service offers convenience, compliance with legal requirements, and fixed-fee pricing for property transactions and corporate identity validation.
Bespoke Services
We tailor legal support to individual client needs, offering flexible service models for property management challenges. Our bespoke solutions include training programs, compliance audits, and strategic advisory services. Clients receive dedicated account management and innovative approaches aligned with their operational goals and sector-specific requirements.
People
Tim Wilson
Managing Director
With years of experience in property management, Tim Wilson leads strategic operations at a major client firm, relying on JB Leitch for authoritative landlord and tenant advice and effective service charge collection.
Therina Crowley
Service Charge Arrears and Apprentice Supervisor
Therina Crowley oversees service charge arrears management and apprenticeships at Encore, leveraging JB Leitch's expertise in leasehold legalities and tenant communication to maintain strong client relationships.
Mairead McErlean
Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
As FirstPort's compliance head, Mairead McErlean collaborates with JB Leitch for specialist property management advice, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational efficiency through their legal support.
Bernadette Jones
General Manager
Bernadette Jones manages HomeGround's operations, relying on JB Leitch's ground rent collection expertise and responsive legal team to resolve complex leasehold issues efficiently.
Jenny Jackson-Shilling
Director
Jenny Jackson-Shilling leads The Freehold Group's legal strategy, trusting JB Leitch's market-leading advice on enfranchisement and leasehold queries to deliver consistent, professional results.
Questions
What areas of law does JB Leitch specialise in?
We focus exclusively on property management law, including arrears recovery, real estate transactions, dispute resolution, and leasehold legislation.
How long has JB Leitch been operating?
We've specialised in property management law since 1997, building unmatched sector-specific expertise over 27+ years.
Do you handle nationwide cases?
Yes, we provide legal services to property managers and landlords across the UK from our Liverpool headquarters.
What accreditations does JB Leitch hold?
We maintain ISO 27001 certification, Legal 500 recognition, CPD accreditation, and Investors in People status.
How do you handle bulk property instructions?
Our IT systems support efficient bulk processing with tailored reporting, ensuring consistent results for large-scale property portfolios.
Can you assist with leasehold reform matters?
Our team stays current with legislative changes, providing expert guidance on leasehold reform compliance and implementation.
