Andrew Lane

Andrew Lane’s practice focuses on social housing, local government and public law, and he works primarily for local authorities and housing associations.

Though Andy has extensive experience in matters ranging from housing possession and injunction trials, homelessness appeals, housing licensing, judicial review claims and Upper Tribunal age assessment challenges through to appellate advocacy in the higher courts, clients have also increasingly instructed him to advise on policy matters, housing allocation scheme reviews, compliance with statutory duty questions, tenancy agreement revisions and the impact of and fall-out from primary and secondary legislation, and government direction.

Before coming to the Bar, Andy spent over 10 years working in the statutory and voluntary sector in the field of housing, debt and benefits advice. He also had a spell as a local authority councillor, and held a number of portfolios during that time, including Chair of the Housing Committee. This background has meant that Andy is very approachable, comfortable in a variety of settings and able to articulate his advice and casework in a manner that is both attractive and compelling.

Constitutional and Administrative Law Bar Association

Property Bar Association

Social Housing Law Association

Chartered Institute of Housing