Ayesha Wood

Ayesha specialises in a wide range of commercial and property-related disputes, with particular experience in contentious matters relating to business lease renewals, forfeiture, breach of covenant claims, tenant insolvency and defective cladding issues.

She is also experienced in insurance-related issues acting for insurers and policyholders in relation to matters concerning policy wording, the Insurance Act 2015 and product liability matters.

• Defending a manufacturer in several product liability claims and dealing with allegations of defective manufacturing and liability under the Consumer Liability Act 2017.
• Assisting a nationwide pensions provider with asset management of its properties nationwide.
• Successfully obtaining possession of several central London properties on behalf of a tenant following High Court proceedings.
• Successfully settling a claim for longstanding arrears against a national retailer and negotiating a generous costs contribution.
• Advising a developer on defective cladding and formulating a strategy to approach the contractors and building insurers.
• Advising clients on the impact of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 on rent arrears and dealing with various matters referred to arbitration.