What the team is known for
Represents tenants and homeless applicants in a broad range of housing litigation. Frequently acts on cases of unlawful eviction and disrepair. Also equipped to handle possession proceedings.
Strengths
One source states: "They have a collaborative approach and are genuinely committed."
Notable practitioners
Jacky Starling offers considerable expertise in both housing and community care law. She frequently represents clients in possession proceedings, with an emphasis on cases concerning rent arrears and anti-social behaviour. She also handles homelessness appeals and unlawful eviction claims.
"She is an extremely experienced and highly knowledgeable solicitor who is committed to achieving the best result for the client while being realistic about outcomes when managing client expectations." Jenny Hunt advises clients on a broad range of housing matters, ranging from possession claims and unlawful evictions to homelessness appeals and leasehold disputes.
"She is incredible to work with; she is well briefed, and cases are well prepared and well managed." Jenny Mansell has notable strength acting for clients who lack capacity on homelessness applications. She also advises on disrepair and possession claims as well as anti-social behaviour injunctions.
"She is really good with clients and very well organised in running a case." "She has strong attention to detail and is very compassionate." Katie Brown often advises clients on homelessness applications, defence of possession proceedings and disrepair cases. She is frequently sought out to represent migrant families and to provide advice to the Official Solicitor in relation to tenants who lack capacity.
"She is brilliant, with a strong sense of the bigger-picture strategic view and wider impact of cases and decisions." 