Kelvin Rutledge KC

UK Bar

Kelvin Rutledge KC is a highly experienced silk with a particular focus on matters concerning local government. He offers respected expertise in a range of cases, such as those involving homelessness allocation schemes and outer borough placements. He also makes frequent appearances before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He complements his housing expertise with an impressive community care practice, and is able to act in a range of cases where the two spheres intersect. He also regularly provides counsel to local authority clients on issues of policy.

"Kelvin is really the fount of all knowledge in housing and local government matters. I really value his wealth of experience. He is excellent with the client and so approachable."

"Kelvin's knowledge of housing and homelessness law is unparalleled. He is widely regarded as a leading expert in this field. His analysis of the issues in the most complex of cases is excellent."

Kelvin Rutledge KC is a leading silk with a broad community care practice who is most active representing local authorities. He has appeared at the highest levels of the judicial system including the Supreme Court.

"Kelvin is very good and knowledgeable."

Kelvin Rutledge KC provides legal expertise across a variety of local government and public sector matters and specialises in community care and social housing. He has been instructed on high-profile public inquiries and is regularly sought after by local authorities across the country.