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Social Housing - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gatehouse Chambers continues to be a popular choice for local authorities, landlords and housing associations. The barristers act on a broad range of social housing matters and represent clients in complex possession cases, disrepair claims and anti-social behaviour disputes. Members of the set regularly appear in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

A recent work highlight for the set this year was Poplar v Kerr, a case concerned with a suspended possession order. One source says: "Gatehouse chamber has a strong bench across the board." Another adds that that set has "experienced and skilled practitioners."

Elliot Langdorf is the practice director.

Strengths

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The clerks are good at providing details of counsel to assist with matters and provide fee quotes to assist with budgeting.

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The clerks are fantastic and one of the main reasons I use them.

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Notable Practitioners

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Laura Tweedy
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Laura Tweedy
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Band 1

Laura Tweedy is a top choice for many large housing associations to act in homelessness and possession cases, among others. She elicits praise for her deft client-handling and cross-examination skills, and makes regular appearances before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

Laura Tweedy is brilliant, plain speaking and very intellectual.

Laura is an incredible barrister who provides a top service to our clients. She is always willing to go above and beyond for matters you instruct her on.

Laura provides excellent advice and ensures collaboration in areas that stray outside her area of expertise to ensure that all areas are covered.

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Alison Meacher
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Alison Meacher
4
Band 4

Alison Meacher is a specialist in housing work that crosses over with Court of Protection, mental capacity and other social welfare matters. She habitually acts on behalf of local authorities, registered providers and vulnerable tenants, and regularly appears before the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal. She is particularly strong on cases where a person's right to occupy is contested.

Alison is excellent. She is firm and robust but also a skilled negotiator. She has a good eye for detail and is able to spot complex issues and advise accordingly.

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Social Housing
Laura Tweedy
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Laura Tweedy
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Band 1
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Alison Meacher
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Alison Meacher
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Band 4
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