Hodge Jones & Allen

Housing & Property

Sioned has specialised in social housing law for over 15 years. She has particular expertise in public law, human rights and discrimination. She is regularly sought out for her in-depth knowledge upon the application and workings of homelessness legislation and to provide expert commentary within industry publications.

Sioned is recognised amongst her peers for her litigation success in the High Court on behalf of her vulnerable client base and for her tenacious approach in representing the homeless. Sioned is regularly instructed by national charities and has developed a niche practice in representing women fleeing domestic violence and trafficking. Sioned is well regarded for advancing the development of the law as it affects these clients.

Sioned was recently instructed by the Sex Workers Union to successfully defend a claim for trespass, brought in a manner to circumvent the covid rules on possession claims, it set a precedent as to a fundamental issue of housing law that a claim for possession may only be brought against one dwelling.

In 2022 Sioned successfully led an appeal to the Court of Appeal on behalf of an EEA national fleeing domestic abuse to challenge the homelessness eligibility rules for those with pre-settled status post Brexit. She engaged national bodies and charities to act as interveners in support of the appeal. The case settled favourably.

Notable Cases

Golding Homes v Dixie-Lei White [2018] EW Misc B12 (CC) (11 November 2018) The Queen (oao Harris) v LB Islington High Court (Admin) CO/1282/2019 A v Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea & Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government High Court (Admin) CO/3229/2020 (Legal Action Feb 2021) Scanlon v London Borough of Lambeth, Central London County Court 14 September 2020 (Legal Action Nov 2020) The Queen (oao C) v LB Waltham Forest High Court (Admin) CO/2683/2020 (Legal Action Feb 2021) The Queen (oao Miller) v Peabody High Court (Admin) CO/2905/2020

Client Comments

"Your solicitor Sioned Roberts who dealt with my case was absolutely outstanding. Very friendly and lovely person. After a tough time with my local authority, it was an enormous relief to feel in safe hands. She kept me fully updated throughout and put me at ease from start. Sioned is extremely knowledgeable Solicitor. She helped me to get justice on my case in a very short time frame. I can't thank her enough."

"I can only say thank you, but you deserve SO much more than that! Without your help, I would probably be homeless now. Hodge Jones & Allen, especially Sioned Roberts and her team, a massive thank you for all your hard work in the fight for me to keep my home. Fantastic job done."

"Sionead is the best lawyer out there for disrepair! She helped me get the outcome I deserved when my ceiling fell down due to an ongoing leak! She helped me fight one of the most difficult councils and helped me get the situation sorted quickly and efficiently! She is so sweet and very understanding and patient! I would recommend Hodge Allen and solicitors Thank you so so much for your help especially Sionead" Lizzy

May 2022: Senior Associate – Hodge Jones & Allen May 2020: Associate – Hodge Jones & Allen September 2018: Solicitor, Housing – Hodge Jones & Allen 2011 – September 2018: Solicitor, Community Law – Edwards Duthie Solicitors 2009 – 2011: Trainee Solicitor, Social Welfare – Merseyside Welfare  Rights 2007 – 2009: Graduate Clerk, Welfare Benefits – Stephensons Solicitors LLP

•  Committee member of the Association of London Welsh Lawyers •  Member of the Association of Women Solicitors •  Member of the Housing Law Practitioners Group