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Riccardo Calzavara

Riccardo Calzavara

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Social Housing

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

Planning

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Riccardo specialises in public law and judicial review, housing and homelessness, and planning law.

Career

Riccardo advises, drafts, and represents clients of all types particularly in the practice areas listed above. He accepts instructions to appear in all courts and tribunals, and has appeared in more than 60 reported cases, often high-profile or test cases, in the higher courts, including the Supreme Court. He is qualified to accept instructions on a Public Access basis directly from members of the public.

Professional Memberships

Constitutional and Administrative Law Bar Association (ALBA)

Social Housing Law Association (SHLA)

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UK Bar

Social Housing - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Riccardo Calzavara has a notable ability to handle complex possession proceedings. He is also frequently instructed in anti-social behaviour cases and homelessness appeals. His impressive practice has seen him make several appearances in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, often in leading cases.

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Planning - London (Bar)

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Riccardo Calzavara has a very strong planning practice which sees him frequently instructed by the government. His expert knowledge covers a wide range of topics including planning matters related to renewable energy projects and large-scale housing developments such as compulsory purchase orders and Section 106 agreements, among many others. He is well versed in appearing in inquiries as well as judicial reviews and magistrates' court.

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Strengths

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  • His ability to pay such close attention to every fact, procedural point and submission, while keeping laser-focused on the primary objective and strategy is particularly impressive.

    Social HousingUK Bar

  • Riccardo is a great advocate. He is sensible and pragmatic in the face of pressure and able to cut through irrelevant complexities.

    Social HousingUK Bar

  • Riccardo is extremely approachable and supportive.

    Social HousingUK Bar

  • Riccardo is well loved by clients and produces both high-quality work and tenacious advocacy.

    PlanningUK Bar

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