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(020) 7485 8811Provided by Osbornes Law
Osbornes Law has one of the largest social housing and social care specialist legal teams in London. The department is made up of some of the most experienced solicitors in their field who undertake cases involving housing, community care issues and also welfare benefits.
Our specialist housing solicitors help people, every day, who are experiencing housing problems with their local authority or private landlords.
We act for housing association tenants, leaseholders, private tenants, homeless people.
We are committed to assisting people with a wide range of needs, circumstances and from all backgrounds to achieve the best possible results.
We represent clients in a wide range of housing and social care matters including:
Led by two high skilled housing solicitors - William Ford and Shilpa Mathuradas, the team is recognised for its cross practice expertise in housing and community care and represents vulnerable adults, individuals with language challenges and the elderly.
The department holds a public funding contract and represents individuals eligible for legal aid.
Based in London, with offices in Camden and Hampstead, has a national and international reach. For over 45 years, the firm has worked to protect and fight for its clients.
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Osbornes Law represented three clients in judicial review proceedings against Lambeth Council for prolonged failure to provide suitable accommodation, including the breach of a High Court order to do so. The case resulted in permanent social housing offers being made to the clients and a public judgment against the Council.
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A strong team with real knowledge of the practice area.
A strong team with real knowledge of the practice area.
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William is a real expert in his field.
William Ford is a legend. He is really knowledgeable, determined and tenacious.
Sarah has substantial experience defending clients in possession proceedings and housing-related anti-social behaviour injunctions. She also regularly advises on homelessness matters and suitability of accommodation. Her practice includes a particular focus on judicial review cases.
Sarah's approach is highly intelligent, sensitive to the vulnerability of the tenant, supportive to them and highly professional. She goes the extra mile for clients.
Sarah is an extremely competent litigator and a complete pleasure to deal with.
Alex McMahon routinely represents tenants in possession and disrepair proceedings, and has further experience handling disability discrimination and anti-social behaviour matters.
Alex McMahon is very committed to this area.