Ashley Blood-Halvorsen

Ashley Blood-Halvorsen (TEP) is a dedicated and accomplished barrister specializing in property disputes, trusts, and housing law. Her practice encompasses a broad range of property matters, including disputes over real property, boundaries, rights of way, and landlord-tenant relationships. Ashley is particularly adept at handling complex cases involving the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA), beneficial ownership disputes, and constructive trusts.

Real Property and Boundary Disputes Ashley provides expert advice and representation in cases involving easements, boundary disputes, and the interpretation of rights of way. Her work includes drafting statements of case for boundary disputes, advising charities on easement infringements, and successfully obtaining injunctions to protect easement rights. She has a particular interest in resolving disputes arising from property fraud and navigating claims under the Land Registration indemnity scheme.

Trusts and Co-Ownership Ashley is highly experienced in TOLATA claims, representing clients in disputes over beneficial ownership, occupation rent, and financial contributions to property. She frequently handles cases involving complex issues of constructive and resulting trusts, promissory estoppel, and equitable accounting. Whether mediating disputes between former cohabitees or navigating multi-track litigation with international elements, Ashley brings a strategic and practical approach to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients.

Landlord and Tenant Law Ashley acts for both landlords and tenants in commercial and residential matters. Her experience includes advising on lease extensions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, defending claims arising from alleged disrepair, and interpreting lease terms in disputes over holiday lets. Notable recent work includes obtaining emergency injunctions in commercial landlord-tenant disputes and successfully resisting claims related to guaranteed rental income and lease repudiation. She also advises landlords on compliance with HMO licensing regimes and represents clients in possession proceedings linked to estates.

Client-Focused Approach Known for her approachable and down-to-earth demeanor, Ashley excels at guiding clients through the complexities of property and housing law. Whether resolving disputes through mediation or pursuing claims in court, she is committed to delivering clear, practical advice and achieving the best possible outcomes.

For direct access clients seeking a skilled advocate with a proven track record in property and housing disputes, Ashley offers a comprehensive and client-focused service, ensuring every case is handled with expertise and care.

See also has a blog where you can read her commentary at [www.chancerybarrister.com](http://www.chancerybarrister.com).

About me

Ashley is down to earth, approachable and connects well with lay clients who are often appearing in court for the first time. Part of her customer service offering is being responsive and providing advice that is straight to the point.

Ashley is a prize winning barrister, having been awarded both the Nicholas Pumfrey Memorial Scholarship and the Blackstone Entrance Scholarship by Middle Temple, and the Dean's Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) Scholarship. In addition, she won the Baron Dr Ver Heyden de Lancey Prize as the best Middle Temple student on the BPTC at her centre.

Interests

Outside work, Ashley's varied interests include Jewish apocalyptic literature, Freddie Mercury and day trading stocks on listed exchanges.

Notable cases

Cases include:

• Obtaining a freezing injunction in relation to monies arising out of a sale of a trust property.
• Drafting a particulars of claim regarding breach of trust in the sale of a property from an estate.
• Advising on and appearing in hearings for the removal of trustees and executors.
• Providing advice regarding a beneficiaries entitlement to commence possession proceedings regarding a residential property.
• Advising executors regarding potential inheritance act claims and claims of historic devastavit with limitation elements.
• Advising claimants regarding inheritance act claims by:
• Adult children and those who were maintained by the deceased;
• Cohabitees of the deceased;
• Spouses of a polygamous marriage entered into outside of England and Wales.

She has given talks regarding:

• 'DIY Will Drafting and Digital Assets, what can go wrong?' in connection with STEP East Midlands
• 'The cost of dying - litigation costs in Probate and Inheritance Act claims'

She can provide quantum advices for infant settlement hearings when a compromise has been made on behalf of minor children in Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims. Re Estate of GB Advised, and drafted particulars of claim regarding a breach of trust, fiduciary duty, devastavit and fraud of an executor. Ashley subsequently successfully represented the Claimants in a summary judgment application in the High Court. Re Estate of JC Part 8 proceedings regarding the construction of a clause in a will and whether or not a trust is properly constituted. Re Estate of EJ Advising an executor regarding potential claims on the estate from a beneficiary in Australia. Re Estate of MS Advising an executor regarding a 1975 claim from a polygamous wife with a severely disabled child. Re Estate of KS Representing the adult child who was maintained by the deceased in 1975 proceedings. Successfully resisted a strike out application in the High Court. Re Estate of PB Advised in a 1975 claim involving a cohabitee and a separated spouse. Questions over what formed part of the net estate. Re Estate of PS Advising in a 1975 claim involving a cohabitee who has a legal interest in the joint property. Dispute about whether the applicant is entitled to a life interest. She is willing to consider matters on a Conditional Fee Arrangement in appropriate cases. Ashley also routinely appears in mediations for her clients.

Professional & academic

Academic qualifications

Law (LLB) 1st Class, University of Derby

BA (Hons) History (Religion), University of Toronto, Canada

BPTC (BPP University) Very Competent 2017

Certificate in Civil Law, Paris II-Panthéon Assas University 2012

Scholarships

Baron Dr Ver Heyden de Lancey Prize, Middle Temple 2018

Leeds Medico-Legal Society Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Prize 2017

Dean's BPTC Scholarship 2015

Sweet & Maxwell Law Prize 2014

Nicholas Pumfrey Memorial Scholarship, Middle Temple 2014

Blackstone Entrance Scholarship, Middle Temple 2014

Land Law Prize, UoD 2013

Scholarship, Fondation pour le Droit Continental 2012

Professional bodies

Chancery Bar Association

STEP (Full Member)

Property Bar Association (associate member)

Midland Chancery and Commercial Bar Association