Ranking tables
Social Housing | UK Bar
Midlands (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
Band 1
Band 2
- St Philips Chambers 1 Years Ranked
- 4-5 Gray's Inn Square
Band 1
- Jane Talbot St Ives Chambers7 Years Ranked
- Michael Singleton St Ives Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Michelle Caney St Philips Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Manning4-5 Gray's Inn Square
Band 2
- David Nuttall St Philips Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Oliver Nunn 3PB Barristers2 Years Ranked
- Aadhithya AnbahanSt Ives Chambers
- Annabel Heath4-5 Gray's Inn Square
- Anya NewmanSt Philips Chambers
- Lucinda Wilmott-LascellesSt Philips Chambers
- Tom LawalSt Ives Chambers
- Tom RussellSt Ives Chambers
Up and Coming
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 St Ives ChambersSocial Housing2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedSt 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 anti-social behaviour injunctions, in addition to other related matters. One client notes: "The members of the St Ives Chambers' social housing team are experts in the field. The barristers are reliable and practical." Another client says: "St Ives Chambers has a dedicated set of barristers who specialise in social housing management." A particular work highlight for this year is the representation of Brighter Places concerning a Suspended Possession Order.
Band 2
2 St Philips ChambersSocial Housing2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedSt Philips Chambers is highlighted for its growing 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. Interviewees enthuse: "The level of knowledge, even in the junior members of the team, is strong and they are capable of handling any matter." Another source states: "St Philips Chambers offers a full range of expertise." Among the set's significant cases is Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others, which saw the Supreme Court rule that the court had jurisdiction to grant the newcomer injunction.