New appointment boosts Laytons ETL’s Real Estate Disputes team

by London-TV in Business

The City of London commercial law firm Laytons ETL has appointed Maximilian Kraitt as an associate in its growing Real Estate Disputes team.

In his new role Mr Kraitt will work closely with Robert Clark, head of Real Estate Disputes, as part of a growing Real Estate Dispute’s Team that advises nationally and internationally recognised companies, as well as private individuals and international investors, in relation to contentious matters involving commercial and residential property.

Mr Kraitt has wide-ranging experience acting for high-net-worth individuals, landlords, tenants, co-owners, developers, receivers and large property-holding entities.

Cases on which he has recently acted include a multimillion-pound dispute relating to properties held on trust by a funded unapproved retirement scheme, various eviction and possession-related matters for the landlords of high-value residential properties, and a number of multi-party mediations and high-value developer disputes.

Mr Clark, partner and head of Real Estate Disputes at Laytons ETL, said, “I am delighted to welcome Maximilian to the Real Estate Disputes Team. He joins us at a genuinely exciting moment for the practice, as we continue to expand our national and international presence and strengthen our position as a go‑to team for complex property disputes.

“The property market, particularly in London, is navigating a challenging period, and it is during times like these that our clients need clarity, certainty and decisive action more than ever. Maximilian’s experience, energy and commitment to excellence will play a major part in helping our clients secure their interests quickly, cost‑effectively and with confidence.”

Laytons ETL, which has seen significant growth since the pandemic, celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2025.

The firm is particularly well-known for acting in international, multi-jurisdiction matters. In 2021 it became part of the ETL GLOBAL network of professional services businesses, which employs over 24,000 professionals across more than 60 countries worldwide.