Partner hire in property dispute resolution team

Lodders has appointed experienced property litigation specialist Kyle Wyness as a partner in its Property Dispute Resolution team.

Kyle joins Lodders from Banbury-based SE Solicitors, where he worked for 13 years advising on a wide range of litigation matters. Prior to this, he trained and qualified at law firm Needham & James.

A specialist in contentious property matters, Kyle has years of experience in acting for landlords and tenants of commercial and residential property and advising individuals and companies on all aspects of property and real estate litigation. He also advises on matters such as option agreements, promotion agreements, and overage agreements, as well as professional negligence claims against property professionals.

In his role at Lodders, Kyle will join the firm’s growing Property Dispute Resolution team that is headed by Vicky Khandker. Of his appointment, Vicky says: “Kyle’s appointment represents a significant addition to the team. His specialist knowledge of and extensive experience in contentious property matters, including boundary disputes, adverse possession claims, and lease renewals will be invaluable as our client portfolio and instructions continue to grow. Our team takes a practical and pragmatic approach to property dispute resolution and is committed to achieving cost-effective outcomes for our clients, and Kyle’s values are very much aligned, making him the ideal fit.”

Kyle adds: “In my work, I particularly enjoy getting to the very heart of a technical legal issue and achieving the right result for the client, whether they are a private individual or a large multi-national business. At Lodders, I look forward to working closely with clients to achieve a successful resolution to their property disputes and mentoring and helping to develop junior fee earners in the team to become the partners of tomorrow.”