Practice overview
Daniel specialises in disputes about property, with an emphasis on real property and commercial landlord and tenant. Daniel is also well known for his expertise in mortgages and secured lending. Daniel is known for his extensive knowledge of land registration law which is one of his strengths as a property litigator.
Daniel’s other work tends to involve property but less directly. For example he is often instructed in professional negligence claims relating to conveyancing and surveyors/valuers and in partnership actions where the assets of the partnership include land/properties.
In 2008 Daniel was appointed as a Deputy Adjudicator to HM Land Registry and since 2013 he has been a judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber, Land Registration).
Daniel is an experienced, ADR Group accredited mediator.
Areas of expertise
Directory recommendations
Daniel is recommended for Real Estate/Property Litigation in Chambers UK and Legal 500.
- “Daniel is a very careful and considered barrister. He is great at putting clients at ease and understanding the dynamics of the parties.” (The Legal 500 2024, Property Litigation)
- “The combination of his written and oral advocacy is incredibly persuasive. I have seen Daniel’s advocacy get clients out of very tight corners.” (Chambers and Partners 2024, Real Estate Litigation)
- “Daniel is very approachable, great with clients and always on hand when necessary.” (Chambers and Partners 2024, Real Estate Litigation)
- “He is very dependable and very thorough, and has a very good way with both instructing solicitors and his opponents.” (Chambers UK, 2023)
- “Daniel Gatty gives solid written advice.” (Chambers UK, 2023)
- “We instruct Daniel in the most complex real property matters and he provides KC-level advice.” (Chambers UK, 2023)
- “He is tenacious, dependable and has a good client manner.” (Chambers UK, 2023)
- “A ferocious intellect and command of the law, Daniel inspires confidence in his clients. He is very strong on detail and provides silk level advice. His style at trial is excellent, remaining calm and focused to eloquently put forward his case. “ (The Legal 500, 2023)
- “Easy to work with. In trial he is very effective, has good gravitas and gets to the heart of the issues needing to be resolved.” (Chambers UK)
- “Excellent to work with, prompt and concise paperwork and good advocacy. Experienced and cool under pressure. Knowledgeable regarding judicial attitudes and outcomes – inspires confidence and gains trust of tribunal/judge. He instils confidence in clients.” (Legal 500)
- “Extremely good on his feet.” (Chambers UK)
- “A real authority on easements, manorial rights and land registration. He has impeccable judgement and guides a case in the right way at all times.” (Chambers UK)
- “He delivers an excellent service and maintains a very high standard of quality.” (Chambers UK)
- “He has a mastery of detail and is a calm, confident presence with clients.” (Legal 500)
- “Knowledgeable about property and instils confidence.” (Legal 500)
- “The consummate professional. Calm under pressure, great with clients.” (Legal 500)
Professional associations
- Property Bar Association (formerly Secretary)
- Chancery Bar Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
- London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association
Publications
In 2019 Daniel wrote “A Practical Guide to Rights Over Airspace and Subsoil” (2019, Law Brief Publishing). The second edition of that book, also authored by Daniel, was published in late 2023.
He was a contributor to Risk & Negligence in Property Transactions (2018, The Law Society).
Daniel contributed a chapter to “Commercial Property Practice: An Expert Guide” (2015, Wilmington Legal) and for several years was a chapter author for “Practical Civil Court Precedents” (Sweet and Maxwell).
Qualifications
- Manchester University, BA (Econ) Hons in Politics and Economics
- City University, Dip. Law
- Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber, Land Registration)
- ADR Group accredited mediator
