Social Housing | UK Bar

St Ives Chambers represents a wide range of housing clients in the full spectrum of different housing issues in the Midlands. The set remains pre-eminent in this market, and its barristers act in complex possession proceedings and antisocial behaviour injunctions, in addition to other related matters. A work highlight for the set was Bromford Housing Association v Nightingale, a High Court appeal following a possession order. A commentator reports: "The set has extensive experience at dealing with the wide range of issues that impact on the social housing sector." Another comments: "No other chambers in the Midlands can match the breadth of the team and broad range of expertise St Ives offers."

David Walters is the practice manager for the social housing team.

The barristers at 4-5 Gray's Inn Square frequently represent local authorities in a range of cases at all levels of court. Its members have particular expertise in injunctions pertaining to criminal and anti-social behaviour, in addition to disrepair and discrimination claims, possession proceedings and judicial reviews. Mandates of note include R (Moda Living) v Birmingham City Council, a judicial review claim challenging the fee structure of the authority's selective licensing scheme by various Build to Rent developers. An interviewee states that the set's strengths include having "experienced practitioners who are able to deal with a wide range of social housing matters."

Emily Martin is the senior clerk at the set.

St Philips Chambers is highlighted for its solid offering in social housing management. Its barristers are experienced in handling cases at all levels of court, including those disputes involving the ECHR. The set's members represent local authorities and landlords in possession claims involving disability discrimination and injunctions pertaining to anti-social behaviour. Among the set's significant cases is Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v Mailley, a decision concerning Article 14 of the ECHR in the context of succession to property. An interviewee reports that the set offers "a great range of services." Another reports: "They have some of the best social housing barristers in the region."

Justin Luckman is senior clerk at the set.