Miles & Partners LLP is well equipped to advise tenants, homeless people seeking accommodation, and those living in unsuitable accommodation. Its expertise encompasses advice on possession proceedings, disrepair issues, tenant succession, and judicial reviews. Social welfare law expert Lou Crisfield sits at the helm of the team and boasts significant experience in the cross-over between social housing and immigration law. Rajea Sultana frequently represents clients challenging local authority decisions surrounding priority need, intentional homelessness, and suitability of accommodation. In team news, Rebekah Carrier joined the group in April 2023 from Hopkin Murray Beskine Solicitors and she has bolstered the team’s public law offering.
Testimonials
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‘Miles & Partners are one of the best firms for social housing law. I would describe them as extremely capable in both housing law and public law, particularly where the two areas intersect. They are immensely knowledgeable in their field and they get results. Miles & Partners are particularly notable in their early-stage work in social housing law.'
‘Rajea Sultana is seemingly indefatigable. She is a very available partner who puts in the work for her clients. Rajea is dogged and will do everything she can for her clients. She holds counsel to a high standard but always matches the effort herself. I would highly recommend partners Rajea Sultana and Lou Crisfield for tenants and homeless clients seeking top advice and representation.'
‘The team is highly expert in housing with great knowledge of the law and fantastic pre-action letters that are detailed, accurate and persuasive.’
- 'Rajea Sultana is a very dedicated solicitor who is able to develop strong relationships with her clients and achieve great outcomes for them.’
‘Lou Crisfield is a hugely experienced housing lawyer with an extensive knowledge of the law and a pragmatic focus. Rajea Sultana is similarly capable, and has a remarkable ability to get great outcomes for clients with severe mental health conditions in particular.'
‘Miles & Partners are very well known and well regarded in the social housing sector.'
‘This has become an even stronger team of giants of housing law which has expanded and become one of the market leaders in this field. It always punched above its weight, but has now become a heavyweight in its own right. It trains up outstanding housing lawyers as well, which is so important for the field.’
‘Rebekah Carrier is an exceptional solicitor with a wealth of experience. She is one of my favourite solicitors to work with. Her understanding of housing law is second-to-none, and she is also highly knowledgeable about related disciplines, such as community care, social care, human rights and discrimination.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lou Crisfield