Social Housing

Terence Gallivan acts primarily for housing associations and local authorities, although he is also recognised for his representation of legal aid clients in the sector. Much of his housing practice involves human rights and mental health issues, and he routinely handles a number of homelessness and possession appeals. He is also known for his expertise in acting for tenant management organisations.

Nicholas Grundy KC is an experienced senior advocate with a specialism in social housing cases that interact with real property, European law or discrimination issues. He regularly advises local housing authorities on policy matters and earns praise for his dedication to clients. He has appeared at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court.

Sam Phillips is a strong junior who routinely handles a range of housing matters, including possession proceedings and cases that raise Article 8 challenges. He gained significant sector expertise from his time working for one of the largest social landlords in the country before being called to the Bar. He also has notable experience handling succession of tenancy disputes.

Stephen Evans is considered an authority on the Equality Act and disability discrimination in relation to social housing. He is also experienced in judicial review of homelessness decisions, leasehold valuation and dilapidation claims. He frequently appears at all levels of court, including the Court of Appeal. He counts several local authorities and registered providers as his clients.

Tina Conlan is recognised for the breadth of her practice; she is often instructed in possession proceedings, disrepair claims and anti-social behaviour matters. She has appeared before all levels of court, including the Court of Appeal. She is also commended for her work on homelessness appeals and subletting cases.

Angela Hall operates a dynamic practice and is favoured by leading solicitors in the field, as well as a number of key local authorities and housing providers. She acts in homelessness cases, allegations of anti-social behaviour and harassment, and a variety of regulatory matters.

Elizabeth England is a housing specialist who acts for a range of clients in possession proceedings, unlawful eviction cases, and harassment and anti-social behaviour matters, among other cases. She regularly handles cases concerning human rights issues and the Equality Act.

Josephine Henderson is an established junior barrister with a comprehensive knowledge of the full range of social housing issues. She is frequently instructed by both tenants and landlords to act in homelessness appeals, anti-social behaviour cases and service charge disputes. Her broad housing practice has frequently taken her to the Court of Appeal, and she is particularly commended for her work on cases with a human rights element.

Jennifer Moate's social housing experience includes overcrowding and Equality Act mandates. She also has notable expertise in a wide range of complex matters including those related to infringement of a person's freedom, homelessness, anti-social behaviour and possession.

Michael Mullin is the head of Five Paper's social housing practice and frequently acts on possession claims, accommodation suitability matters and EPA prosecutions, among numerous other cases. He has experienced of appearing at all levels of court including the High Court and Court of Appeal.

Millie Polimac regularly acts for local housing authorities, as well as individual tenants, in cases ranging from claims for possession to allocation policy challenges. She has considerable knowledge of EU law.

Tristan Salter is a promising junior with a broad social housing practice. He represents registered providers and local authorities in succession matters, unlawful evictions and possession proceedings.