Anthony Verduyn

Anthony Verduyn

Anthony Verduyn

Introduction

After more than 30 years as a barrister, largely specialising in real estate litigation, Anthony now exclusively offers mediation services through St Philips Chambers.

Anthony practises through a BSB authorised entity, Anthony Verduyn Limited (CRN 13939420)

Mediation

For half of Anthony’s professional career, he has been a mediator (ADR Group accredited) and has mediated often for the First-tier Tribunal, Property Chamber.

As of January 2025, Anthony’s focus has been on mediation, alongside his continued judicial work.

Reported Cases

Howe Properties (NE) Ltd v Accent Housing Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 297; [2024] HLR 24; [2024] L&TR 27 – Construction of leases

Bryant Homes Ltd v Stein Management Ltd[2016] EWHC 2435 (Ch); [2017] 1 P. & C.R. 6: Restrictive covenants and money payment obligations

Unique Pub Properties v (1) Broad Green Tavern Ltd (2) Dempsey [2012] EWHC 2154 (Ch); [2012] 2 P&CR 17 – Construction of lease and beer flow monitoring

Wickens v Cheval Property Developments Ltd [2010] EWHC 2249 (Ch); [2011] 1 P. & C.R. DG9 – Obligations and passing of risk in fixtures and fittings in contract for the sale of land

Balevents v Sartori [2011] EWHC 2437 (Ch); [2011] All ER (D) 148 (Sep) – Adverse possession and fiduciary duties

Brooker v Unique Pub Properties Ltd [2009] EWHC 2599 (Ch); [2009] 3 E.G.L.R. 59; [2009] 49 E.G. 72 – Lease renewal and valuing licensed premises

Hyett v Stanley [2003] EWCA Civ 942; [2004] 1 F.L.R. 394; [2003] 3 F.C.R. 253; [2003] W.T.L.R. 1269; [2004] Fam. Law 23 – Constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel

Stafford Borough Council v Haynes [2003] EWCA Civ 159; [2003] H.L.R. 46 – Committal in social housing context

Education

D.Phil (Oxon)
Dip Law (City)
BA Hons (Dunelm) 1st

Appointments and Memberships

Chancellor of the Diocese of Lichfield (2022)

Deputy Chancellor of the Diocese of Lichfield (2019-2022)

ADR Group Accredited mediator

Recorder (Civil) 2009

Deputy Adjudicator to HM Land Registry 2008

Lawyer Chairman in Residential Property Tribunal Service 2006

Member of Birmingham Law Society Property and Development Committee

Recorder (Private Family 2013 and Public Law 2017)

Tribunal Judge, First Tier Tribunal, Property Chamber (Land Registration and Residential Property divisions) 2013

Property Bar Association

Arbrix

Testimonials

“Tony Verduyn has an uncanny knack of pulling rabbits out of legal hats.” Chambers & Partners 2025

“Anthony Verduyn is an excellent barrister who has a sharp eye for detail and is very knowledgeable about technical points of property law.” Chambers & Partners 2025

“Anthony is excellent on paper and excellent on his feet. He is responsive and very amenable. An all-round good barrister.” Legal 500 2025

“Anthony Verduyn is a well regarded property barrister with vast experience handling landlord and tenant disputes.” Who’s Who Legal 2024

“Anthony has excellent knowledge of a range of legal issues. A real team player.” Legal 500 2024

“Anthony Verduyn offers prompt advice on technically complex matters. He is a clear specialist for property litigation who is highly recommended.” Chambers & Partners 2024

“Anthony always provides a calm, confident reassurance and his advocacy skills and legal knowledge are outstanding.” Chambers & Partners 2024

Anthony Verduyn comes recommended by market commentators for his “very strong advocacy skills” and “impressive cross examination expertise.” 2023 Who’s Who Legal: UK Bar – Real Estate – Juniors

“Anthony is highly knowledgeable about property law. He is calm, reasonable, and thorough. He is very good at communication.” Legal 500 2023

“Very much a team player, gets the commercial angle first time and always willing to get stuck in.” Chambers & Partners 2023 “Top Ranked” Band 1, Real Estate Litigation Midlands

“Anthony Verduyn is a highly regarded name in the real estate space, renowned for handling a diverse range of property-related disputes.” Who’s Who Legal 2022

“He has excellent knowledge of the law and an eye for detail. He is a very good advocate and he’s approachable and makes complex points of law understandable.” Chambers UK 2022

“He has a formidable technical knowledge.” Chambers UK

“His particular strengths are his calm nature and innovative thinking which he uses to unpick complex and often unique property disputes in a way that reassures and inspires confidence in his client.” Chambers UK

“He combines a very sound knowledge of the law with thoughtful and incisive cross-examination.” Legal 500 2021

“An excellent wingman for the busy commercial solicitor.” Legal 500 2020

“Technically first-rate, excellent manner and understands the client’s needs.” Chambers UK

“Excellent appreciation of issues and sensible commercial approach.” Chambers UK

“He’s always thoroughly prepared and has meticulously read through the papers. No matter how big the file is he will know it inside out.” Chambers UK

“He’s very client-focused and has a calm and personable approach.” Chambers UK

“Possibly one of the most approachable barristers in practice.” Chambers UK

“Clients really warm to him. He is knowledgeable and has great technical expertise.” Chambers UK

“A highly incisive barrister.” Legal 500

“Widely lauded for the depth of his knowledge of property law. He acts in a variety of cases ranging from leasehold disputes to possession claims and allegations of professional negligence.” Chambers UK

“He has a “can-do” attitude and seeks practical solutions to difficult problems.” Legal 500

“He thinks outside the box and looks at novel approaches.” Chambers UK

“Extremely bright, down-to-earth and great with clients.” Chambers UK

“Highly technically competent, practical and decisive.” Legal 500

Languages

English

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