Justin Bates KC
Landmark ChambersLandmark Chambers are a ‘top set’ on matters relating to social housing. The set represents homelessness charities, government entities and both social housing landlords and tenants. The recently appointed silk Justin Bates KC, has appeared before the Supreme Court, representing the homelessness charity Crisis, in R (Imam) v Croydon LBC – a judicial review concerning a local authority not securing suitable accommodation for a homeless claimant for nearly six years after the duty had been accepted.
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2024 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.’
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Katherine Traynor
Landmark Chambers 'Kate is very pragmatic, knowledgeable and thorough in her work.'