Phil Scully

My role

I am a partner and lead the property litigation team. I advise clients on a range of property-related disputes, including real estate management issues between landlords and tenants and disputes between parties as to the proper interpretation and operation of property agreements. I am experienced in acting for clients in Court proceedings, arbitrations and expert determinations.

My experience

I am ranked in the Legal 500 as a “next generation lawyer” and described as “very reliable” and “developing a strong reputation in the field”. I am a member of the Property Litigation Association.

‘Phil Scully is that stand-out associate for Property Litigation. He has strong experience and technical knowledge in the field. He is a very reliable practitioner, who manages to combine straight-talking advice with a pleasant, personable manner.’ Legal 500, 2021

My specialisms

Property litigation

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Latest news, webinars and podcasts

Why, when interpreting tenancy agreements, the wording is all important Tuesday 1 December 2020

Today, on 1 December 2020 the Court of Appeal handed down judgement in Pimlett v Curo Places Limited where prior judgements in the First-tier Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal were overturned.

PODCAST: How solicitors are living and working during lockdown - part 3 Monday 30 November 2020

For part 3 in this series of short podcasts, Chris Lloyd-Smith interviews senior associate Madhur Sharma on how she has been coping during these unprecedented times.

Fire safety changes to the building regulations now in force Friday 27 November 2020

On 26 November 2020 further changes to the 'Building Regulations: Fire safety - Approved Document B' will take effect.

Raising the bar: The NHF Code of Governance 2020 Wednesday 25 November 2020

Last week, the NHF published its final version of its new Code of Governance and made some important changes from the previous draft that will impact on those housing associations looking to adopt it.

LIBOR transition - The end is nigh Tuesday 24 November 2020

As the end of 2020 beckons, we take a look at what progress the Sterling market has made in its preparations for the end of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) on 31 December 2021.

Charities fortnightly round-up 25 Monday 23 November 2020

Finally, there is a glimmer of hope that perhaps the Covid-19 pandemic could be reaching its end.

PODCAST: How solicitors are living and working during lockdown - part 2 Monday 23 November 2020

For part 2 in this series of short podcasts, Chris Lloyd-Smith interviews senior associate Lisa Whitehouse on how she has been coping during these unprecedented times.

Social Housing White Paper: A new hope for tenants? Friday 20 November 2020

Delayed since Spring 2020 as the Government tackled the Covid-19 crisis, Tuesday 17 November saw the publication of the Social Housing White Paper, setting out the future regulation of the sector

The Building Safety Bill: the golden thread of information - part 2 Thursday 19 November 2020

In this ebriefing, we examine how the duty holder regime will apply to social housing providers with existing HRRBs in their housing stock.

The Government gives.... then takes away! Monday 16 November 2020

Following Katherine's "heads up" last week, the Government has now confirmed that for claim periods post 1 December, employers will not be able to claim for employees who are serving their notice