Laxmi Mall is a civil litigation solicitor based in Elite Law Solicitors’ London office. As part of our Dispute Resolution team, she advises individuals and businesses across a broad range of civil and commercial disputes. A significant part of Laxmi’s practice involves property disputes and contentious probate.
Laxmi qualified as a solicitor in 2024 after five years working in litigation. She has since continued to develop her practice within reputable Legal 500 law firms.
Laxmi takes a strategic and commercially focused approach to disputes. She assesses risk and the practical value of litigation from the outset and, where appropriate, explores negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution to achieve the client’s objectives.
Clients value Laxmi’s approachable manner and straightforward advice. She explains complex issues in plain English and works with clients to develop a clear strategy tailored to their objectives.
Outside of work, Laxmi enjoys playing video games, hiking and spending time with her rescue cats.
Property Litigation and Landlord and Tenant Disputes
Laxmi advises on residential and commercial property disputes, including possession proceedings and other landlord and tenant matters. She also acts in co-ownership and Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) claims, proprietary estoppel disputes, restrictive covenant matters, and boundary and neighbour disputes.
Contentious Probate, Trusts and Inheritance Disputes
Laxmi has a particular interest in contentious probate, trusts and private wealth disputes. She advises beneficiaries, executors, trustees and family members on challenges to the validity of wills, disputes concerning trusts, executor and estate administration disputes, and claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes
Laxmi’s wider civil and commercial litigation practice includes contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, debt recovery and enforcement, professional negligence claims, bankruptcy disputes and statutory demands. She also assists businesses, directors, shareholders and former employees with post-termination disputes involving restrictive covenants, confidentiality obligations and allegations concerning confidential information.
Laxmi’s Civil and Commercial Litigation Expertise
- Civil and commercial litigation
- Contentious probate and will disputes
- Inheritance Act 1975 claims
- Contentious trusts and executor disputes
- Residential and commercial property disputes
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Possession proceedings and tenancy disputes
- Co-ownership and TOLATA claims
- Proprietary estoppel claims
- Boundary and neighbour disputes
- Restrictive covenant disputes
- Contractual and shareholder disputes
- Debt recovery and enforcement
- Professional negligence claims
- Bankruptcy disputes and statutory demands
- Employee competition, confidentiality and post-termination disputes
Laxmi’s Professional Qualifications
Languages
- Fluent in Nepalese
- Intermediate understanding of spoken Hindi and Urdu
Questions Laxmi Can Help With
- Can I challenge a will or dispute the validity of a will?
- Can I make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975?
- How can I resolve a dispute with an executor, trustee or beneficiary?
- What can I do if an executor is delaying the administration of an estate?
- How do I resolve a landlord and tenant dispute?
- Can a landlord recover possession of a residential or commercial property?
- Can I make a TOLATA claim over jointly owned property?
- Can I claim an interest in property through proprietary estoppel?
- How can I resolve a boundary or neighbour dispute?
- How do I enforce or challenge a restrictive covenant?
- How can I resolve a contractual or shareholder dispute?
- How can my business recover an unpaid debt?
- Can I bring a professional negligence claim?
- How should I respond to a statutory demand or bankruptcy petition?
- Can an employer enforce a post-termination restrictive covenant or confidentiality obligation?
