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Garden Court North Chambers
Viewed as 'a strong set for housing law’, Garden Court North Chambers' members handle a wide spectrum of work in the space, including unlawful evictions, disrepair claims, homelessness matters and possession claims. James Stark is sought after for his expertise in advising on cases involving human rights issues, and Sonia Birdee is very well known for representing tenants in discrimination cases under the Equality Act 2010. Joseph Markus regularly represents vulnerable clients in homelessness cases. Elizabeth Mottershaw is 'judicious and measured - a reliable and solid advocate'. In December 2022 Gary Willock moved to Trinity Chambers.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are good, responsive, and they do their best to accommodate at short notice.'
- 'The clerking team is prompt and efficient.'
- 'The clerks are reliable and friendly.'
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.
2‘Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and her advocacy is carefully prepared and accurate - she handles complex legal points very well.'
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.
2‘Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and her advocacy is carefully prepared and accurate - she handles complex legal points very well.'