Ricky Coleman
PARTNER
Landlord and tenant | Lease Extensions | Collective Enfranchisement | Possession Claims
Tel: 01273 526938
Email: ricky.coleman@batealbonsolicitors.co.uk
Social Handle: https://twitter.com/rickycoleman_
Office: Brighton
Tel: 01273 526938
Email: ricky.coleman@batealbonsolicitors.co.uk
Social Handle: https://twitter.com/rickycoleman_
Office: Brighton
Ricky is one of our partners here at Bate & Albon, specialising in leasehold law and heading up our Landlord and Tenant team. He helps our clients navigate leasehold issues without the jargon, keeping things straightforward. A keen problem solver, Ricky loves applying strategy and tactics to complex situations, and it is this drive that led him to the legal profession.
Ricky studied law at the University of Sussex and then completed his post graduate diploma in legal practice at College of Law Guildford, graduating with a distinction. Upon qualifying as a solicitor, Ricky was supervising solicitor to law students at the University of Sussex who participated in a housing law drop-in service.
Starting his career as a trainee solicitor at Dean Wilson LLP in Brighton, he qualified as a solicitor in 2016, rising quickly to Associate Solicitor there in 2019, before joining our team in 2021.
From complex issues such as untraceable freeholders to conducting his own advocacy successfully in the County Court and First-tier Property Tribunal, Ricky has extensive experience in landlord and tenant law, as well as property litigation.
In his spare time, Ricky volunteers at the Brighton and Hove District Leaseholders Association by attending a free monthly drop-in advice service, advising on leasehold matters such as service charge issues, noise nuisance, lease extensions, high administration fees or insurance demands. If you are looking to run your own apartment building, Ricky has helped many people achieve this dream.
What makes Bate & Albon unique to other firms?
‘Every lawyer at the firm specialises in something and has several years of experience in what they do. We can advise on most real estate issues across commercial and residential property, and we have an extensive portfolio of clients across the South East.’
Lease extensions of flats, collective enfranchisement of apartment buildings, leaseholders right of first refusal for apartment buildings, possession claims, service charge disputes, ‘Right to Manage’, bona vacantia land, commercial lease renewals, ground rent issues.
“Professional & fast service. Supported me with lease extension. Highly recommended! Ricky Coleman is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Pleasure to work with.” – Lease Extension Client
“I have been dealing with Ricky Coleman over the past year, although we have had some stressful cases, Ricky has remained hugely helpful and provided plenty of advice in these difficult cases. On top of that he responds very quickly not like some over solicitors I have used in the past. We would recommend Ricky to anyone who requires a knowledgeable and reliable solicitor!” – Local Letting Agent
“We had a great experience with this firm. Ricky Coleman helped us with the lease extension. He was very good with explaining and keeping us updated throughout the whole process.” – Lease Extension Client
“Ricky has been so responsive, and has explained legal obligations and processes to us in a clear and simple way. We’re happy he’s helping us to manage our freehold and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him” – Collective Enfranchisement Clients
“The daunting task of extending the lease on my property was made so much less stressful by Ricky and his exceptional team. Bate & Albion were spot on with the timescale, prices and always quick to respond with any questions I had. Their expertise and professional knowledge is second to none. I would highly recommend them and would not hesitate to use them again.” – Lease extension client
Ricky has been a member of the Association of Leasehold Practitioners since 2016.
- Assisting numerous leaseholders in purchasing the freehold of their building from a missing or uncontactable freeholder or from the Crown Estate
- Advising group of 65 flat owners in collectively enfranchising 5 separate blocks on an estate in South London in coordinated effort
- Completing hundreds of statutory and non-statutory lease extensions on favourable terms within the London and the Southeast
- Successfully challenging high landlord’s legal costs, administration charges and service charges in the First-tier Property Tribuna
‘To give all the facts of a case at the outset and be prepared to change your mind on the best approach once you’ve received advice.’