Andrew Raby

Senior Partner

Sevenoaks office

Andrew is Senior Partner and heads up our Sevenoaks office. He specialises in residential Landlord and Tenant disputes ranging from possession actions to issues with long leases including service charge disputes in the Courts and in the First Tier Tribunal. He also deals with disputes arising in the niche area of Leasehold Enfranchisement where lessees are pursuing their right to acquire a freehold or lease extensions. Andrew also represents groups of Lessees exercising their Right to Manage and advises Landlords on this procedure.

Andrew advises clients on professional negligence claims against solicitors and surveyors arising out of residential property transactions.

He regularly undertakes his own advocacy in both the Court and Tribunal when appropriate.

Andrew’s clients range from Landlords with large property portfolios and those with just one investment property; individual lessees or large groups lessees. He works with and supports Landlords and their Letting Agents and Managing Agents seeking assistance in managing property, including assisting and advising on Major Works projects. He has wide experience in dealing with difficult tenants and lessees.

Approachable and candid, Andrew treats each client’s matter with a view to getting the outcome they are looking for in the most sensible and cost effective way, offering pragmatic advice and cost effective solutions. Working with the client to resolve a legal problem Andrew provides constant support ensuring he communicates clearly with them, responding promptly and being proactive wherever possible.

Andrew is a Board member of the Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce, a former school Governor and a past-President of the Bromley & District Law Society. When not working he is a regular squash player and golfer. He enjoys walking his dog, gardening and when the opportunity arises water sports such as windsurfing and surfing.

Areas of Specialism

Residential Landlord and Tenant disputes including possession claims and all the issues arising out of Assured Shorthold Tenancies.
Property disputes, Landlord & Tenant, Enfranchisement disputes, professional negligence claims.
Service charge disputes and forfeiture of residential long leases.
Supporting managing agents in the management of blocks of residential flats including advising on section 20 consultations and procedures for major works.
Disputes arising out of Enfranchisement claims both in the County Court and the First Tier Tribunal.
Professional negligence claims arising out of property transactions.
Advocacy in the County Court and in the First Tier Tribunal.
Advising Landlords on the Right to Manage procedure and acting for Lessees pursuing the Right to Manage.

What our clients say

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Both my wife and I, were hugely impressed by the professional and compassionate way that Andrew dealt with our case. I am particularly grateful to Andrew, because not only did he conduct himself with the utmosprofessional courtesy and efficiency at every stage of our case, but in my opinion, he went beyond his expected role in making me feel that he was a genuine and empathetic partner for us.

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I am indebted to you for the professional experience and expertise which has informed the excellent way in which you handled the case and your kind support is much appreciated.

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I'd just like to thank you for providing a first rate service and for making it as pleasurable as is possible in the situation.

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Thank you again for the work you have put into this case; I have found it to be a pleasure to be working with you. I have appreciated that you have been approachable and straightforward throughout, and have good expertise in the subject area.

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We wholeheartedly recommend Andrew Raby and Vikki Herbert. We have found dealing with them a pleasure, they are quick to respond and approachable. We have no problem recommending their services to our clients.

Julie Heyworth, Helen Breeze Block & Estate Management

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I would definitely recommend you. Professional, quick, to the point and empathetic. Good qualities in a solicitor.

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Thank you so very much for kindly advising me about my tenant and your suggestions.

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I have to say that you and Vikki have made the experience as painless as possible for me. I had put this off for too long especially as I was caring for my mum for a long time. I really appreciated your emails with all the information I needed to understand and to go through the process. The whole experience was completely professional all the way through.

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Thanks for your help and guidance. Though it was extremely hard process for us through out - mentally and financially but with your expert and prompt line of action, we were able to achieve what we fought for and got what was ours.