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Social Housing - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Justin Bates is distinguished by the depth of his experience acting for social landlords, tenants and long leaseholders in particular. He routinely appears in cases, both for and against local authorities, concerning landlord licensing schemes. He is active in policy work and assisted the Labour Housing Team in drafting the Homelessness Reduction Bill. As a further contribution to this sector, he also acts as deputy general editor of the Encyclopedia of Housing Law and Practice.
Strengths
Justin's legal and political knowledge combine with a sincere conscience and concern for his clients.
Justin has an encyclopaedic knowledge and is a tactical and creative litigator.
His guidance is precise, and his arguments are presented seamlessly. He is a well-rounded barrister.
Justin Bates is phenomenally intelligent. The way he handled an incredibly complex case, with seeming ease, and made it all sound very straightforward, is a talent.
Real Estate Litigation - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Justin Bates KC is a strong property barrister with a wealth of experience in tribunal hearings. He is often instructed to take on rent charge enforcements and is particularly good at residential leasehold property disputes.
Strengths
Justin is known for his persuasive advocacy and ability to craft original arguments that align with client objectives.
He has a brain the size of a planet and is able to present advice in a way the client understands.
Justin is an exceptional barrister who combines legal acumen with commercial insight.