Social Housing

Martin Hodgson advises on a range of housing matters, including appeals against the Housing Act, and is regularly instructed on behalf of vulnerable clients. He has been instructed in cases involving illegal subletting and tenancy fraud.

"Martin is a very experienced housing barrister with a wide-ranging knowledge of housing law."

"Martin is very knowledgeable and approachable and has a wealth of experience."

"Martin is extremely reliable, especially in an emergency. He is always on hand to provide helpful advice, even before he is formally instructed in a case."

Eleri Griffiths represents tenants and housing applicants in a wide range of social housing matters, with particular expertise in possession proceedings, homelessness and disability discrimination, as well as eviction proceedings.

"Eleri is very knowledgeable regarding housing law and she is very thorough in her advice, with great attention to detail."

"Eleri is effective, thorough and responsive when advising on highly complex matters. She is collaborative and responsive with solicitors, and creative and detailed in written advice and pleadings."

"Eleri is very understanding of clients' needs. She is able to work to tight deadlines and does not lose sight of the client's aim."

"Eleri is truly an asset to have working with you on complex matters. She provides thorough advice, is very knowledgeable in her field and is a fearless advocate for the most vulnerable clients."

Michael Marsh-Hyde is a well-regarded junior with a wide-ranging practice spanning homelessness proceedings and possession matters, among others. He is noted for his prior experience working for Shelter.

"Mr Marsh-Hyde's wealth of experience in handling housing cases is top-notch."

"Michael is a fantastically experienced, determined and incisive housing law barrister who is one of the leaders in the field and achieves fantastic results for his clients."

"Michael has a very keen attention to detail. He is the sort of counsel that you know no stone will be left unturned in pursuit of a client's case."

Nik Nicol is a social welfare and public law specialist who is noted for his strength in homelessness, leasehold and disrepair matters. He comes recommended for his experience in cases with a public law or asylum support element. He regularly acts in publicly funded cases for tenants and also sits as a part-time First-tier Tribunal judge.

"Nik is a very experienced housing barrister with a wide-ranging knowledge of housing law. He can be counted on to provide thorough advice in a prompt manner."

"Mr Nicol is top-level social housing counsel and very dependable - no matter is too little or complex for him to handle."

"Nik is excellent and a safe pair of hands. He is calm and efficient and keeps to an agreed deadline."

Patricia Tueje is a dedicated and experienced housing and community care lawyer. Her record of defending tenants and applicants in difficult possession claims and homelessness appeals is held in high esteem by her peers. She is also commended for her strength in succession of tenancy disputes.

"Patricia is an excellent housing barrister. She has years of experience and a wide-ranging knowledge of housing law."

"Patricia is a very experienced and knowledgeable housing law advocate who is fantastic in dealing with vulnerable clients and a pleasure to work with."

"Patricia Tueje is a very strong and meticulous barrister."

Ahmed Osman has wide-ranging knowledge of social housing law. He is very well versed in possession and injunction matters as well as disputes involving repair issues. He also has experience acting on matters related to the Equality Act.

"Ahmed is very knowledgeable about housing law and can be counted on to provide thorough advice in a prompt manner."

"His in-depth understanding of legal intricacies and meticulous attention to detail have proven instrumental in navigating complex matters effectively."

"Ahmed is effective, thorough and responsive when advising on highly complex matters. He is collaborative and responsive with solicitors and creative and detailed in written advice and pleadings."