Martin Thomas heads Gowling WLG's real estate litigation team. Based in London, he splits his time between their London and Birmingham offices, leading one of the largest teams of qualified specialist real estate litigators in the UK.

A Solicitor Advocate and a CEDR accredited Mediator, Martin has advised clients at all levels of court and tribunal and has a deep knowledge of court procedure and tactics when you need it. Martin is a specialist in matters concerning real estate and any related rights. Typical cases include: interpretation and termination of contracts; negligence (professional); landlord and tenant issues (including possession and dilapidations); obtaining consents; rights of access; Party Wall disputes; rights to light and developments in particular. Beyond that he is also known for expertise in business rates and the Telecommunications Code.

Martin frequently writes articles for legal and real estate periodicals and delivers seminars and workshops for clients and surveyors on common issues and problems arising in the real estate sector.