Social Housing: Tenants
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Anthony Gold is recognised as one of the leading specialist housing law teams for tenants in London. The team is proficient in dealing with complex possession claims, homelessness, disrepair matters and a range of long leasehold issues. Anthony Gold also handles group actions contesting estate regeneration schemes and has niche expertise in dealing with health problems relating to poor housing, with additional expertise in advising on tenancy deposit protection schemes.
Work Highlights
- Anthony Gold represented Crisis as an intervenor in R v London Borough of Croyden, a Supreme Court appeal concerning whether a local authority’s asserted lack of resources should prevent the court making a mandatory order against it for failing to comply with its duty, under Section 193 of the Housing Act 1996, to ensure a homeless applicant owed housing duty has suitable accommodation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Anthony Gold are brilliant: the number one place to go to with any housing conditions case."
"The team at Anthony Gold are particularly impressive in their work with vulnerable client groups, consistently working to get the best outcome in their cases."
"The firm has the highest level of expertise in dealing with complex landlord and tenant matters. They are well resourced and have very good practical experience in preparing cases for court."
"Anthony Gold are brilliant: the number one place to go to with any housing conditions case."
"The team at Anthony Gold are particularly impressive in their work with vulnerable client groups, consistently working to get the best outcome in their cases."
"The firm has the highest level of expertise in dealing with complex landlord and tenant matters. They are well resourced and have very good practical experience in preparing cases for court."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Brookes is highly regarded for his work representing tenants in housing litigation, handling disrepair claims and leaseholder matters.
"Andrew Brookes really knows his stuff and he is pretty unflappable under pressure. It is a pleasure to work with him."
"Andrew is an outstanding housing practitioner. He combines excellent client care skills with sophisticated knowledge and his tactical advice and representation."
Giles Peaker offers a wealth of experience of the sector, representing clients in litigation concerning possession and shared ownership leases. He has further expertise in claims involving homelessness and disrepair.
"Giles Peaker is a brilliant lawyer. He is probably the best in terms of disrepair matters in the UK."
"Giles Peaker is one of the best social housing solicitors in the market."
Eleanor Solomon acts for clients in claims brought against their housing associations. She has particular strength in claims relating to cladding and disrepair, while also offering experience of unlawful eviction and nuisance matters.
"Eleanor Solomon is a very committed lawyer who is extremely empathetic and very good at building a rapport with vulnerable clients."
"It is a joy to work with Eleanor. She's a specialist in her field and one of the leading lawyers in Britain for disrepair and unfitness cases."
"Eleanor knows how to best assist with the presentation of a case, is conscientious and cares a great deal for her clients."
Timothy Waitt has particular strength acting for tenants and leaseholders on disrepair claims, with notable expertise in cases concerning defective newbuilds in shared ownership schemes.
"He is very competent and knowledgeable."
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