Social housing

Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
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Gary Lewis
Cobden House Chambers
 'Gary is extremely thorough, as he leaves no stone unturned in his preparation of a case and his attention to detail is impressive. He always identifies key issues in a case alongside potential weaknesses and provides practical advice on the same, and he is an excellent advocate and very persuasive in his submissions.'
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Joseph Markus
Garden Court North Chambers
 'Joseph is knowledgeable, quick, and very easy to work with. He is clear sighted and a good advocate, and he can be relied upon to get the law correct, even in the most complicated cases.'
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Tom Royston
Garden Court North Chambers
 'Tom is extremely thorough and good at discussing cases and his thoughts before making any final decision. He is great with clients and has clear advocacy.'
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James Stark
Garden Court North Chambers
 'James is second-to-none in knowledge of the law and in thinking of things that others have missed. He never gives up, is utterly committed to getting the best possible outcome for the client, and, as an advocate, he is extremely well prepared, clear thinking, and is not to be bullied or cowed out of putting his case.'
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John Hobson
Doughty Street Chambers
 'John is an excellent advocate and has very good client care skills, particularly with vulnerable clients. He is very approachable and takes a practical stance when trying to find a solution, as there are often complex legal issues.'
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Sonia Birdee
Garden Court North Chambers
 'Sonia is a conscientious and committed practitioner in the field of housing. She is especially knowledgeable in discrimination law, particularly race and disability, as it pertains to the rights of tenants, and she is an articulate advocate, both orally and on paper.'
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Elizabeth Mottershaw
Garden Court North Chambers
‘Elizabeth is excellent at quickly getting to grips with complex cases, and her knowledge and expertise in housing law is evident. The advice provided is always clear and detailed and provided in a timely manner, and the quality of her written pleadings and her expertise in assisting clients with complex mental health problems and capacity issues has always been impressive.’
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Anna Watterson
Garden Court North Chambers
 'Anna is very approachable, clear, and thorough, and she is happy to discuss issues and take new ideas on board. She is knowledgeable and willing to take on a challenge, and she is always helpful in answering questions, whether big or small.'
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Lucie Wood
Cobden House Chambers
 'Lucie is extremely knowledgeable, she is great on her feet, and superb with clients, who love her. She is always meticulously prepared and is able to get straight to the heart of issues to obtain excellent results for clients.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Rosalind Burgin
Garden Court North Chambers
 ‘Rosalind is very thorough with her advice, which is provided in a format that is especially easy for junior members of the housing team to understand and work through. Rosalind is also willing to accept urgent instructions and has a quick turnaround time.’

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