Ranjit Bhose KC
Cornerstone BarristersSocial housing
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Liz Davies KC
Garden Court Chambers‘The leading barrister on homelessness matters and superb with clients.’
Nicholas Grundy KC
Five PaperKelvin Rutledge KC
Cornerstone BarristersKelvin’s knowledge of housing and homelessness is unparalleled. His knowledge of the law as it stands, and its development and evolution over time is exceptional, and he is widely regarded as a leading expert in this field, for good reason. He understands clients, the risks and challenges they face, and provides practical advice that meets their needs. His analysis of the law, and his written submissions are exceptional.’
Martin Westgate KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘He is the best housing law barrister. He is very good both as an advocate and in writing.’
Jamie Burton KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘Excellent attention to detail and analysis. In advocacy, Jamie is very strong on cross-examination and anticipating developments at trial and in hearings, thinking on his feet and adapting strategies during trials and hearings if needed to achieve successful outcomes.’
Ian Wise KC
Monckton Chambers2024 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Justin Bates KC
Landmark Chambers‘Encyclopaedic knowledge of relevant law, and completely up to date. Considered and creative in approach and argument. Superb in advocacy, clear, organised and inviting submissions and deals easily with any questions or interventions.’
2023 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Iris Ferber KC
42BR Barristers ‘Iris is an excellent advocate who is extremely knowledgeable, well-prepared and manages to combine being confident when making submissions with having a pin-sharp ability to see which way the wind is blowing in court to the advantage of the client. Clients and solicitors alike love Iris because she wears her vast knowledge about housing law lightly and is able to give practical and understandable client advice with an eye on what really matters to the client. Iris is very easy to work with.’
Kuljit Bhogal KC
Cornerstone Barristers'Kuljit is impressive in all aspects of her work - she researches her area of work in depth and has excellent advocacy skills, retaining a calm and measured demeanour in the face of any opposition.'