Solicitor at Bishop & Sewell LLP
Stephen Charnock
Solicitor - Senior Associate
SRA ID: 143547
Stephen Charnock is a Senior Associate in the firm's Landlord & Tenant team Stephen joined the firm in 2017 and specialises in leasehold enfranchisement. He has over twenty years’ experience in this complex area of law and dealt with some of the very first claims when the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act was enacted in 1993, introducing new enfranchisement rights for leaseholders of residential flats. He is a recognised expert and acted in a number of leading cases decided in the appellate courts and tribunals, and in hundreds of cases before valuation tribunals. He acts for established landlords and a wide range of tenants – owner occupiers, investors and developers (including those on the main London Estates), in contentious and non-contentious matters. His extensive experience in acting for landlords has given Stephen a valuable perspective when acting for tenants. Stephen has advised landed London Estates including the Wellcome Trust’s South Kensington Estate, the Portman Estate and the Cadogan Estate. He is a member of the First-tier Tribunal Leasehold Enfranchisement User Group, helping to improve the management of the Tribunal’s enfranchisement caseload. As a member of the LinkedIn Leasehold Reform Group he comments on enfranchisement issues of the day. Bishop & Sewell’s Landlord & Tenant team are members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) and won ‘Solicitors Firm of the Year 2018’ in the prestigious Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards (ERMAs).
59-60 Russell Square, WC1B 4HP
Licensed for 34 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property, Consumer
- Housing & Property 100%
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About Stephen Charnock
Stephen Charnock is a Senior Associate in the firm's Landlord & Tenant team Stephen joined the firm in 2017 and specialises in leasehold enfranchisement. He has over twenty years’ experience in this complex area of law and dealt with some of the very first claims when the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act was enacted in 1993, introducing new enfranchisement rights for leaseholders of residential flats. He is a recognised expert and acted in a number of leading cases decided in the appellate courts and tribunals, and in hundreds of cases before valuation tribunals. He acts for established landlords and a wide range of tenants – owner occupiers, investors and developers (including those on the main London Estates), in contentious and non-contentious matters. His extensive experience in acting for landlords has given Stephen a valuable perspective when acting for tenants. Stephen has advised landed London Estates including the Wellcome Trust’s South Kensington Estate, the Portman Estate and the Cadogan Estate. He is a member of the First-tier Tribunal Leasehold Enfranchisement User Group, helping to improve the management of the Tribunal’s enfranchisement caseload. As a member of the LinkedIn Leasehold Reform Group he comments on enfranchisement issues of the day. Bishop & Sewell’s Landlord & Tenant team are members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) and won ‘Solicitors Firm of the Year 2018’ in the prestigious Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards (ERMAs).
Languages Spoken: English
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United Kingdom
Currently Registered
16/10/89
01/10/20
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Name
Duration
Associate
Bishop & Sewell
?-present
First class service for our enfranchisement
First class service for our enfranchisement. We bought the freehold to our block of flats in 2021. The process was complex and took over two years to complete from inception. The matter was handled throughout, by Stephen Charnock of Bishop and Sewell.
Having dealt with legal professionals in the course of business for over 30 years, I must say that this was the best example that I have experienced. Stephen worked closely with us and we worked very effectively as a team. His advice was invaluable and he was methodical and organised throughout. This led to a successful conclusion that both sides were satisfied with. Stephen showed wisdom, acuity and integrity throughout and I would have no hesitation in recommending the firm purely based on our experience with him. He is a great advertisement for his firm.
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