Social Housing
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Midlands (Bar)
Band 2
Chambers Review
St Philips Chambers is highlighted for its growing offering in social housing management. Its barristers are experienced in handling cases at all levels of court, including those disputes involving the ECHR. The set's members represent local authorities and landlords in possession claims involving disability discrimination and injunctions pertaining to anti-social behaviour. Interviewees enthuse: "The level of knowledge, even in the junior members of the team, is strong and they are capable of handling any matter." Another source states: "St Philips Chambers offers a full range of expertise." Among the set's significant cases is Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others, which saw the Supreme Court rule that the court had jurisdiction to grant the newcomer injunction.
Justin Luckman is senior clerk at the set.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerking team is of great assistance."
"It is easy to contact the clerks by telephone or email."
"The clerking team is of great assistance."
"It is easy to contact the clerks by telephone or email."
Notable Practitioners
Michelle Caney is singled out for her expertise in cases involving disability, mental capacity and human rights issues. She is instructed in matters ranging from possession and injunction claims to judicial review claims and service charge disputes. She accepts instructions on behalf of landlords and tenants and has appeared in the Court of Appeal as sole counsel.
"Michelle Caney is the go-to barrister for the most important or technical of cases and for any technical query."
"Michelle is a force to be reckoned with, and her knowledge of the social housing sector is second to none. She is always excellently prepared and goes the extra mile to formulate arguments."
"She's always particularly impressive. Michelle has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law."
Anya Newman routinely undertakes complex property disputes, anti-social behaviour litigation and possession claims involving human rights issues and the Equality Act. She makes regular appearances in the High Court and is also noted for her judicial review work and homelessness advice.She has significant experience of housing issues relating to the Traveller community.
"Anya's knowledge and experience make her the barrister of choice in many cases."
"Anya Newman is a gifted advocate in all aspects of social housing management. She fights hard at court to achieve the desired outcome for the client."
David Nuttall is a strong property law barrister whose mixed practice sees him representing landlords and tenants in a wide array of housing matters including anti-social behaviour cases, disrepair claims and homelessness appeals.
"He has a formidable intellect and knows what he is talking about."
Lucinda Wilmott-Lascelles undertakes cases across housing, regulatory and criminal law.
"Lucinda provides quality legal services. She prepares thoroughly, communicates well and gets great results."
Harry Marriott is lauded as an up-and-coming junior in the market. He has experience representing local authorities and landlords in group actions and possession claims involving to disrepair, disability discrimination and anti-social behaviour.
"Harry Marriott is a safe pair of hands, whatever the case. His advocacy skills are excellent."
"Harry operates with a maturity beyond his year of call. He presents cases with confidence."
"Harry is an excellent advocate."
Ranked Barristers at
St Philips Chambers
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Midlands (Bar)
Members
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