Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
Five Paper is lauded as 'a specialist set for housing' and 'a go-to for social landlords'. Nicholas Grundy KC regularly represents public sector landlords in cases involving human rights and EU law matters, as well as discrimination issues. Among the junior end of chambers, Stephen Evans is 'robust and persuasive'; Sam Phillips is 'highly skilled at cutting through complex cases to identify the key points' and 'fantastic on his feet'; and Elizabeth England is 'very thorough' - 'her cross-examination is formidable'. Jennifer Moate is well known for handling a broad range of housing matters, including disrepair and possession claims, homelessness issues and anti-social behaviour injunctions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'David Portch is brilliant and incredibly responsive.'
- 'David Portch is a first rate clerk.'
- 'Ella Warmerdam is friendly, courteous and helpful.'
- 'Ella Warmerdam is very helpful.'
- 'A strong set with a wealth of experience in social housing.'
- 'Five Paper is a well-established set.'
- 'A great set.'
- 'The barristers are extremely knowledgeable and easy to approach.'
Silks
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.
Juniors
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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3Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
‘Tina is very efficient and her attention to detail is outstanding.’
Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
'Sam has a wealth of technical knowledge and can advise on all cases no matter how obscure the issue is. His advocacy is authoritative and presents his cases with clarity.'
Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
'Elizabeth is an extremely talented social housing specialist.'
4Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
‘Millie is very thorough. Her advice is very easy to follow, and addresses the issues at hand without unnecessary complications, yet contains the necessary level of detail.'
4Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
'Tristan is an incredible advocate. He controls the court room entirely.'
Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
‘Jane has a fantastic manner with clients, and is excellent at finding solutions and thinking on her feet.'
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.
23Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
‘Tina is very efficient and her attention to detail is outstanding.’
Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
'Sam has a wealth of technical knowledge and can advise on all cases no matter how obscure the issue is. His advocacy is authoritative and presents his cases with clarity.'
Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
'Elizabeth is an extremely talented social housing specialist.'
4Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
‘Millie is very thorough. Her advice is very easy to follow, and addresses the issues at hand without unnecessary complications, yet contains the necessary level of detail.'
4Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
'Tristan is an incredible advocate. He controls the court room entirely.'
Chambers of Rachel Sleeman
‘Jane has a fantastic manner with clients, and is excellent at finding solutions and thinking on her feet.'