Luke Maidens

Luke Maidens is a Partner and Head of our Real Estate Litigation team. He specialises in resolving complex property disputes and advises on the full range of real estate litigation matters.

Job role

Partner and Head of Real Estate Litigation

Contact number

07934 853 015

Email

lmaidens@lawblacks.com

Committed to delivering the best outcome for you

Luke Maidens is a Partner and Head of our Real Estate Litigation team. He joined us in 2021 with over 15 years’ experience, having previously been a Property Litigation Partner at a major international law firm.

Luke specialises in resolving complex property disputes and advises on the full range of real estate litigation matters, acting for landlords, developers and commercial occupiers.

He’s also a leading authority in telecommunications law. Since the introduction of the new Electronic Communications Code in 2017, Luke has acted in some of the UK’s most significant cases in this area and regularly advises on the installation of telecoms equipment on land. He co-authored The Electronic Communications Code and Property Law: Practice and Procedure, the leading legal text on telecoms property law.

Recent cases include a landmark lease renewal trial for WH Smith, defending high-value dilapidations claims for a global manufacturer, and securing vacant possession of a prime development site in a major city centre. He’s recognised by The Legal 500 as a “Next Generation Partner”.

Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Extensive knowledge of their area of expertise, particularly from Luke Maidens and Paul Sagar. Their experience in the specialised area of the Electronic Communications Code and approach to problem solving combined are particularly valuable.
Real Estate Litigation Client
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
The team is positive and engaging and want to go above and beyond to get a great result and to achieve client's objective.
Real Estate Litigation Client
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
The team always go above and beyond for every client. They have several members dealing with both transactional and litigation matters. Everyone always responds in a timely manner which shows they have very good resource management. I recommend them to every client as I am so happy with their work.
Real Estate Litigation Client
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Paul Sagar and Luke Maidens provide a personal approach to clients achieving the desired outcome with the most cost-effective route of reaching that goal.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
The team lead by Luke and Paul are incredibly knowledgeable on telecoms Code related matters and the application of this to ensure the best outcome for clients within the confines of the legislation.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Specifically, the knowledge of this particularly complex area of law which both Luke Maidens and Paul Sagar exhibit on a regular basis is extremely impressive. They are quick to offer innovative solutions to complex situations due to their deep-rooted understanding of the relevant legislation.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Excellent knowledge of the particularly complex and evolving area of law that is the telecommunications market, particularly with regards to the litigation aspect. The team at Blacks have a solid understanding of the legislation governing this market and will always offer sound and reasoned professional advice.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Professional, knowledgeable and competent. Luke Maidens is especially good.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
The team always go above and beyond for every client. They have several members dealing with both transactional and litigation matters. Everyone always responds in a timely manner which shows they have very good resource management. I recommend them to every client as I am so happy with their work.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Paul Sagar and Luke Maidens are incredibly knowledgeable on telecoms Code related matters and the application of this to ensure the best outcome for clients within the confines of the legislation. They provide a personal approach to clients achieving the desired outcome with the most cost-effective route of reaching that goal.
Legal 500

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