Property

Servitudes in Practice

September 23rd 2026

Virtual Seminar

Servitudes in Practice: Creation, Prescription and Disputes

September 23rd 2026

2pm - 4pm

Speakers: Stephanie Hepburn

Virtual Seminar

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£180+VAT

2hrs CPD

Servitudes are a frequent source of difficulty in property transactions and disputes, particularly where rights are unclear, informal arrangements have developed over time, or long-standing use is being relied upon.

These issues often arise unexpectedly and can lead to delay, uncertainty and conflict between neighbouring proprietors if not handled properly.

This session looks at how servitude issues arise in practice and how to deal with them effectively when advising clients.

Topics covered are as follows:

  • Types of servitudes and how they arise
  • Express grant and implied servitudes
  • Prescriptive servitudes and how rights are acquired over time
  • Issues in residential conveyancing
  • Identifying and interpreting servitudes in title deeds
  • Disputes between neighbouring proprietors
  • Practical options for resolving servitude issues
  • Risk areas and how to avoid them
  • Stephanie is a Partner in Shepherd and Wedderburn's litigation and dispute resolution team specialising in property disputes, primarily in the rural and residential sectors as well as handling a number of real estate disputes. She also advises private clients in relation to a variety of contentious matters, including challenges to wills and neighbour disputes.