Chambers Review
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Social Housing - Northern/North Eastern (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Fielding a housing team covering a range of contentious matters, Trinity Chambers acts on behalf of both landlords and tenants. The cases taken on by the set include possession and disrepair proceedings, as well as complex antisocial behaviour matters. Members of the set are well equipped to advise on matters involving the Equality Act 2010 and human rights law. Recent standout cases include Wasser v Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, a disrepair related case. An interviewee enthuses: "Trinity Chambers has skilled barristers and excellent client service." Another adds that the set has "in-depth knowledge of property and social housing matters."
Steven Walker is lead clerk at the set.
Strengths
Paul McNab, civil and criminal silks' clerk, is very responsive and always helpful.
The clerks are responsive and excellent at managing the diaries of the barristers at chambers.
Notable practitioners
Gary Willock's broad experience in the sector encompasses areas such as possession proceedings, mandatory and restraining injunctions, and unlawful eviction cases. He also comes recommended for his experience in representing individuals who lack capacity.
Gary Willock responds quickly and efficiently to all instructions. He has an ability to explain complex legal issues to clients in a way that they understand.
Peter Marcus covers a wide range of housing cases across the Northern Circuit and further afield. He is regularly instructed in complex possession claims and antisocial behaviour matters, as well as acting on disrepair issues.
Peter is an excellent advocate who's assertive drafting style gets right to the nitty-gritty of a case.
Peter Marcus is truly superb. He provides clear and commercial advice on highly complex matters. His advice contains an 'executive summary' and clients appreciate his plain speaking.
Helen Greatorex is a housing law specialist with extensive expertise in the Equality Act 2010. She regularly deals with complex possession and discrimination cases.
Helen is really smart and a very good advocate.
Tom Tyson is an experienced social housing litigator who has developed a dynamic practice. He is proficient in dealing with a wide range of matters, including unlawful eviction, landlord and tenant issues, and possession proceedings.
Tom is an excellent advocate.
Tom's many years of experience shows in his advice and advocacy.
Vilma Vodanovic is an expert in disability and public law issues arising in housing cases. Her work includes possession and disrepair claims, as well as disputes relating to HMOs.
Vilma is an excellent advocate.
Vilma is extremely well prepared and great on her feet. Always looking for the next new challenge.