Roland Pingree

Consultant Solicitor

Roland is a Partner in the firm’s Dispute Resolution team and advises on property matters and all types of civil litigation.

He acts for clients in all areas of commercial and residential property litigation. This includes contentious property matters, lease renewal claims (opposed and unopposed), possession claims, service charge disputes, ground rent matters, rights of way, insolvency property matters, dilapidations claims.

As a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners, Roland advises on lease extensions (acting for freeholders and leaseholders), collective enfranchisement claims and advises on rights, claims and notices under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 regarding tenants’ right of first refusal.

Roland’s input is often requested to try to avoid disputes or to provide an informed view on the merits of a claim. However, when needed he takes action on behalf of his clients through the Court or Tribunal to achieve results for his clients. Roland has attended hundreds of hearings on behalf of clients both at the County Court and First Tier Tribunal.

Qualifications:

Solicitor – LLB (Hons), LPC

Professional Bodies

Law Society, Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners

Experience

9 years post qualification

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution, Commercial and Residential Property Litigation, Contentious Property, Lease Renewal Claims, Possession Claims, Service Charge Disputes, Ground Rent, Rights of Way, Insolvency Property, Dilapidations Claims

What our clients say

I have been a client of Carter Bells for some years and dealt with various staff members on a variety of issues. I have no hesitation in recommending wholeheartedly the service I have received.

February 2020
Having dealt with Carter Bells since early 2000's and now in 2020's we are sure we could not have got better service/costs elsewhere.

February 2020
I have been using Carter Bells services for over 20 years and I am in good hands.

February 2020
Your given service under the strange time of the lockdown virus situation was very helpful and good.

May 2020
My solicitor provided an excellent service, and was really good at nudging us to return documents when this had not been done! Thank you – we’ve already recommended you to some friends.

August 2020
Overall the communication, explanations, fast responses and clarity on all questions and points was excellent.

January 2020
The service I have received has been outstanding in all respects - competency, communication, courtesy, sensitivity, timescale and friendly efficiency.

August 2020
My solicitor provided an excellent service. He is very professional and friendly. We are impressed by the speed and efficiency of the service provided by him. Thank you.

February 2020
I found the solicitor very easy to deal with from the initial meeting, where she explained how the Will writing process worked, all the way through to the finalisation of my wishes.

May 2020