JUNIOR PROFILE

Desmond Kilcoyne

UK Bar 2026

42BR Barristers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Social Housing

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Desmond has practised in social housing for over 20 years and has appeared in leading cases decided in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Desmond acts primarily for local authorities; at least 6 in the last year (Lambeth, Hackney, Haringey, Hammersmith & Fulham, Southend-on-Sea, Hillingdon).

In the last year, he has been involved a broad range of cases including: anti-social behaviour and vulnerable tenants; property issues; homelessness; leaseholder issues (including service charges, e.g. see LON/00AY/LSC/2016/0041); and a challenge to the action of LB Hackney’s Environmental Health department in Richards v Investigatory Powers Tribunal [2017] EWHC 560 (QB)

Professional Memberships

Property Bar Association

Chancery Bar Association

Founder member of the Social Housing Law Association

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Social Housing - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

An established junior barrister with considerable expertise in property law, Desmond Kilcoyne focuses his practice on representing local authorities in social housing matters. He is especially commended for his strengths in homelessness appeals and leasehold disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Desmond is experienced, knowledgeable, an excellent advocate,
and works well with clients and witnesses.
Social HousingUK Bar
Desmond is very reliable; he provides clear and precise advice on how to achieve the best outcome and is approachable, with a quick grasp of the issues.
Social HousingUK Bar