Mark Oakley
Judge & Priestley LLPJudge & Priestley LLP has in-depth expertise in the full scope of social housing litigation matters, such as nuisance cases, neighbour disputes, disrepair claims, and tenancy fraud. Leading the team in Bromley, Nitika Singh is particularly skilled at navigating sensitive matters that involve mental health concerns, and damages and possession claims. Mark Oakley is a seasoned member of the team who focuses on property litigation. The team was strengthened by the addition of Andrew Barron, who joined in August 2023, bringing his extensive in-house experience with housing provider.
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Testimonials
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'The housing team is well organised and personable. The fee earners have a good understanding of their cases and have good relationships with the local authority clients.'
'The team consistently ensures that the barrister is familiar with the client and the case before attending court. They always prepare an excellent brief. It is a pleasure to work with them.'
'Pamela Bachu is a senior member of the team and extremely knowledgeable about her cases and clear about the relevant legal arguments. Her leadership on a case is dynamic. She takes all aspects of a case into consideration and is extremely good to work with.'
‘The team are always easy to contact when we need urgent assistance or advice. In complex matters, the cases are allocated to the person with the relevant experience to deal with the matter appropriately.’
‘Nitika Singh, Pamela Bachu, and Andrew Barron are always on hand to give very experienced advice, knowledge, and support wherever needed.’
‘They are a very skilled team who give great legal advice.’
‘They are quick to reply to queries quickly. They are clear and concise.’
Key clients
- Housing Association Legal Alliance
- Eastlight Community Homes
- Central Housing Investment Consortium Ltd
- London Borough of Southwark
- Barnet Homes
- London Borough of Havering
- London Borough of Southwark
- London Borough of Lambeth
- London Borough of Camden
- Wandle Homes
- Birmingham City Council
- Open Door Homes
- Devon Mansions TMO
- Browning E.M.A. TMO
- D’eynsford TMO
- Phoenix Community Housing
- Southern Housing Group
- First Garden Cities Home
- Tower Hamlets Community Housing
Work highlights
- Represented a local authority in possession and injunction actions against a tenant who refused to vacate temporary accommodation.
- Provided advice to a residential provider in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Represented a local authority in relation to a retrospective application for dispensation.
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