TALK TO MY LAWYER EPISODE 21: Adrian McClinton

This week, Adrian welcomes fellow Adrian, property litigation solicitor and partner at Knights, Adrian McClinton, to explore the crucial topic of protecting your interests in property and land. Whether you’re a homeowner, tenant, or business owner, understanding your legal position is key to safeguarding your rights. With years of experience handling landlord-tenant disputes and complex land interests, Adrian shares valuable insights into navigating the ever-changing world of property law.

This conversation unpacks Adrian’s journey and some fascinating topics along the way:

• The importance of understanding your legal interest in land, whether as a homeowner, leaseholder, or business tenant;
• How property disputes are increasingly resolved outside the courtroom and why litigation is now seen as a negotiation tool rather than a default process;
• The challenges of leasehold ownership and why many leaseholders misunderstand their rights and responsibilities;
• The ongoing debate around homeownership, affordability and the evolving rental market; and
• The role of AI in property law and how legal technology is changing the way disputes are managed.

And finally, Adrian shares his career journey, from struggling to secure a training contract to building a successful legal career, offering advice for aspiring lawyers on perseverance, adaptability and finding the right area of law for you.