Liens in land law describe a recognised right to keep hold of another's land or its proceeds to secure payment or performance of an obligation. It covers possessory and certain equitable liens that attach to land or related assets and dictate how those interests are created, asserted and enforced. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates lien instruments, advises on priorities among competing charges, and guides the party through steps such as notices, enforcement proceedings, or applications for sale or distribution of proceeds when payment is not forthcoming.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor handles complex evidence under priority rules, drafts lien declarations or notices, negotiates with lenders or contract counterparts, and coordinates with courts or receivers to protect or realise the lien. They may assist with registering or perfecting the lien, pursuing remedies when a debtor defaults, and advising on potential conflicts with other charges or interests along the chain of title.
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