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Social Housing - Midlands (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The barristers at 4-5 Gray's Inn Square frequently represent local authorities in a range of cases at all levels of court. Its members have particular expertise in injunctions pertaining to criminal and anti-social behaviour, in addition to disrepair and discrimination claims, possession proceedings and judicial reviews. Mandates of note include R (Moda Living) v Birmingham City Council, a judicial review claim challenging the fee structure of the authority's selective licensing scheme by various Build to Rent developers. An interviewee states that the set's strengths include having "experienced practitioners who are able to deal with a wide range of social housing matters."

Emily Martin is the senior clerk at the set.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Manning
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Band 1

Jonathan Manning continues to handle a raft of complex housing matters. He frequently handles homelessness cases and landlord and tenant issues. He advocates before all levels of courts and tribunals, and also has a notable practice providing policy and strategy advice.

Jonathan assisted from start to finish on many matters and has been heavily involved in client strategy and driving each matter forward.

Jonathan's knowledge of Social Housing law is exceptional, and he is an excellent advocate.

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Annabel Nuttall Heath
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Band 2

Annabel Heath has notable experience in assisting local authorities and housing associations with a whole host of social housing mandates. Her expertise extends to disrepair claims and homelessness decisions and appeals, as well as matters related to judicial reviews.

A rising talent in social housing, demonstrating a meticulous approach to complex legal issues, particularly in homelessness appeals, possession proceedings, and cases involving vulnerable tenants.

Ranked Barristers at
4-5 Gray's Inn Square

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Midlands (Bar)

Social Housing

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Jonathan Manning
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Band 1
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Annabel Nuttall Heath
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Band 2