Commercial rights of way & easement disputes
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Contact our teamCommercial rights of way disputes can significantly impact your business operations and property value.
These disputes often arise when there is a disagreement over access rights, easements, or the usage of pathways across commercial land. Whether you are a landowner, developer, or tenant, resolving these issues swiftly and effectively is crucial to maintaining smooth business operations and protecting your property interests.
At Moore Barlow, we specialise in handling commercial rights of way and easement disputes, offering expert legal advice and representation to safeguard your rights. Our experienced team understands the complexities involved in such disputes and is dedicated to finding practical and cost-effective solutions tailored to your specific needs.
We provide comprehensive support, whether you are dealing with a challenge to an existing right of way, seeking to establish a new easement, or facing obstruction of access. Our goal is to resolve disputes promptly, minimising disruption to your business and ensuring that your legal rights are upheld.

What we could help with
Our team has extensive experience in handling a wide variety of commercial rights of way disputes. Here are some examples of the types of cases we can assist with:
- Access rights for commercial developments: Assisting developers in securing or defending rights of way necessary for the construction and operation of commercial properties, such as access roads or service routes.
- Disputes between landlords and tenants: Resolving conflicts between landlords and tenants regarding the use of shared or exclusive rights of way within commercial premises, ensuring clear and enforceable access agreements.
- Easement disputes between neighbouring businesses: Addressing disputes between neighbouring commercial properties over the use of pathways, driveways, or other shared access points, ensuring fair and equitable solutions.
- Obstruction and interference claims: Taking legal action to remove obstacles or interference that block or hinder your business’s access to essential rights of way, thereby protecting your operational efficiency.
- Establishing new rights of way: Advising businesses on the legal process of establishing new rights of way across neighbouring properties, particularly in cases where access is critical for business expansion or operations.
- Maintenance and repair obligations: Resolving disputes over the responsibility for maintaining or repairing rights of way, ensuring that all parties meet their legal obligations and that access remains unobstructed.
- Public rights of way affecting commercial land: Providing guidance on how public rights of way may impact your commercial property and what steps can be taken to modify or divert these paths if they interfere with business activities.
These examples illustrate the diverse nature of commercial rights of way disputes. Our expertise ensures that no matter the complexity of your situation, we can offer strategic and effective solutions to protect your business interests.
Why choose Moore Barlow?
By choosing Moore Barlow, you benefit from our extensive experience in commercial rights of way disputes, ensuring that your interests are protected with the highest level of expertise and professionalism.