Profile description
1. Landlord and tenant: residential
I am a highly experienced and specialist social housing barrister working at 42 Bedford Row, London.
Not only is this an area in which I specialise but I worked for a specialist housing law firm prior to becoming a barrister. I cut my teeth with this busy firm, including working on a very busy court duty scheme. I am therefore experienced in any social housing matter:
- Obtaining possession (on any ground),
- Occupation,
- Anti-social behaviour (including injunctions and committals),
- Homelessness,
- Sub-letting,
- Assignment,
- Disrepair and housing-related health matters,
- Unlawful eviction and harassment,
- Trespass,
- Discrimination and equality issues and human rights.
I regularly conduct trials (multi- and fast-track) as well as seeking emergency injunctions and committal applications, conducting case management hearings and interim hearings. I draft statements of case and advise on any housing matter whatsoever. I appreciate that in this area of law, more than most, quickly completing paperwork is essential -- as is direct, practical advice.
I have, over the years, represented the broad spectrum of housing clients: from large local authorities and housing associations through to tenants and other occupiers. This breadth provides a unique perspective and allows me to cut immediately to the real issue in the case.
I pride myself in offering effective, practical and direct advice.
2. Landlord and tenant: commercial
I provide specialist, pragmatic and commercially-focused advice and representation in all areas of concern to the commercial landlord or tenant. I have particular experience representing both landlords and tenants in cases involving:
- 1954 Act renewals;
- Break clauses;
- Sub-letting and assignments;
- Forfeiture and relief from forfeiture;
- The condition of property;
- Authorised guarantee agreements;
- Rights of first refusal;
- Retrieval of unpaid rent.
My clients range from local authorities, large and small businesses through to individual traders.
I am commercially minded and seek to achieve the best commercial outcome in every case.
3. Publications and legal training
I regularly publish in the national legal press on matters concerning landlords and tenants. I have also recorded a number of published podcasts on recent developments in the law concerning landlords and tenants.
On top of this, in my chambers at 42 Bedford Row, London, I regularly give training to solicitors (large lectures and small seminars) and I created and edit a legal update bulletin that is distributed to solicitors working in the landlord and tenant field.
