Chambers Review
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Social Housing - Midlands (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
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. One source describes the set as a "specialist Chambers that is so very strong on all aspects of housing and anti-social behaviour legislation." Another client appreciates that the barristers are "highly experienced in housing and homelessness work." Mandates of note include Jones v Birmingham City Council, a Supreme Court case concerning whether the statutory civil standard of proof in gang injunction applications was compatible with Article 6 of the ECHR. Emily Martin is the senior clerk at the set.