Social Housing

Jonathan Manning is known particularly for his local government and judicial review work, and he regularly appears for individual applicants and tenants, as well as local authorities and registered providers. He has been involved in high-profile cases relating to housing benefits and also undertakes cases regarding anti-social behaviour powers. Other core areas of his extensive expertise include homelessness appeals and cases with a human rights crossover.

Andrew Dymond is considered an extremely powerful practitioner in technically complex cases. His written advice wins particular praise, as does his insight into matters concerning proposed housing schemes and statutory compliance. He also authors and edits key housing law commentary. In court, he impresses as being both authoritative and an honourable opponent.

Ian Peacock is renowned for his adept representation of clients in housing, homelessness and allocation cases at all levels of court, and has appeared unled in the Supreme Court. He has notable experience handling judicial review cases.

Toby Vanhegan is a talented junior who is highly thought of for his innovative approach. He is sought after by both landlords and tenants, and demonstrates particular strength in housing cases containing human rights or immigration elements. In addition, he has a niche practice acting for occupiers in challenges to lawfulness regarding their exclusion from secure tenure. He has further strengths in matters concerning anti-social behaviour, nuisance claims and rent arrears. His sterling practice regularly sees him appearing before the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the ECtHR.

Annette Cafferkey is regularly instructed by housing associations and local authorities to act in a range of housing cases. Her work includes complex possession, antisocial behaviour and homelessness cases.

Iain Colville primarily handles housing cases and homelessness appeals on behalf of public authorities and individual applicants, and is also widely experienced in landlord and tenant litigation, including possession proceedings. He is regularly instructed in cases in the lower and higher courts, and has made several appearances in the Supreme Court. His complementary knowledge of the wider aspects of local government renders him a formidable opponent. His experience of housing matters also extends to cases that concern houseboats.