Rashpal Soomal

Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP


Rashpal has over 20 years experience in all aspects of contentious property matters with a particular focus on issues that commonly arise out of development, including rights of light claims, development constraints such as restrictive covenants or easements, and vacant possession strategies. Her particular specialism is in the area of rights of light where she regularly advises on strategy, risk mitigation measures such as placing agreed conduct insurance policies or implementing s203, and dealing with litigation.

Rashpal is ranked individually in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a recommended and "up and coming" practitioner. She is part of the firms Real Estate Disputes team which has been consistently ranked Number 1 in both directories for over 15 years.

C&P 2019 Rashpal Soomal is "extremely good at translating complicated, technical law into clear risks. She offers sensible and pragmatic solutions," says a client.