Operating out of Bromley, the ‘strong team of lawyers’ at Judge & Priestley LLP specialises in handling complex disrepair and EPA claims, along with possession and anti-social behaviour cases. Nitika Singh heads up the group, and is noted for her specialism in acting for landlords on all housing management issues. Mark Oakley has expertise in leasehold and property litigation. Associate Suki Dhoopher focuses on service charge arrears, and Elaine Bathers represents leaseholders and freeholders. James de Vere Moss is also highly regarded.

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Testimonials

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‘J&P are a strong team of lawyers who make sure that they have the right information to deal with litigation. The team is well balanced in terms of experience and they ensure a good quality of new people joining the team. Their case management is robust and thorough and intelligent. Diversity in the team is strong. Compared with other firms they go the extra mile for their clients.’
‘They make sure that they explain the progress of a case and provide essential documents in an accessible format, which makes the task of consideration, assessment for advice or preparation for trial focused and productive. In this respect the team are very professional and efficient. The team also show a good understanding of their client and of the other party, which informs their work at each stage of the litigation.'
‘The whole team is dedicated to making sure that the service that it provides is over and above and they all give 100% and are a total credit to the company.'
‘The whole of Nitika Singh's team needs to be recognised for all of their hard work.’
‘They reply quickly to all calls and emails.’
‘All staff members have a good understanding of the case.’

Key clients

CHIC (Central Housing Investment Consortium Ltd)
London Borough Southwark
Barnet Homes (London Borough of Barnet)
London Borough of Havering
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
HALA consortium

Work highlights

Successfully defended a local authority client against an EPA claim brought by the tenant.
Represented a local authority client in a possession claim.
Successfully defended a housing condition claim pursued by a leaseholder.