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About
Provided by Riccardo Calzavara
Practice Areas
Public law and judicial review, local government, social housing.
Career
Riccardo Calzavara advises, drafts, and represents clients of all types particularly in the practice areas listed above. He accepts instructions to appear in all courts and tribunals and has appeared in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. He has appeared in a number of high-profile and test cases, and more than 60 reported cases in the higher courts.
He is on the Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel.
Recent notable cases include: Zaman v Waltham Forest LBC [2023] HLR 30, CA; Waltham Forest LBC v Hussain [2023] EWCA Civ 733; MTA v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [2023] 1 WLR 2197, KB; Redrow Homes Ltd v SSLUHC [2023] EWHC 879 (Admin); and Knapp v Bristol CC [2023] UKUT 118 (LC), showing the breadth of his practice from homelessness through judicial review to property law.
Professional Memberships
• Constitutional and Administrative Law Bar Association (ALBA)
• Social Housing Law Association (SHLA)
• Housing Law Practitioners Association (HLPA)
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Riccardo Calzavara has a notable ability to handle complex possession proceedings. He is also frequently instructed in anti-social behaviour cases and homelessness appeals. His impressive practice has seen him make several appearances in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, often in leading cases.
Riccardo Calzavara has a very strong planning practice which sees him frequently instructed by the government. His expert knowledge covers a wide range of topics including planning matters related to renewable energy projects and large-scale housing developments such as compulsory purchase orders and Section 106 agreements, among many others. He is well-versed in appearing in inquiries as well as judicial reviews and magistrates' court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Riccardo Calzavara always gives a realistic view of a case."
"Riccardo is a joy to work with. He is so knowledgeable in housing law, and his instructions are clear and concise, especially when there is a short deadline."
"Riccardo is unquestionably a high flyer. His deep knowledge comes from appearing in the cases that change and develop the law."
"Riccardo has the ability to grasp novel and intricate issues, drive to the heart of the matter concisely and formulate and present attractive and persuasive arguments in a lively and engaging way."
"Riccardo Calzavara always gives a realistic view of a case."
"Riccardo is a joy to work with. He is so knowledgeable in housing law, and his instructions are clear and concise, especially when there is a short deadline."
"Riccardo is unquestionably a high flyer. His deep knowledge comes from appearing in the cases that change and develop the law."
"Riccardo has the ability to grasp novel and intricate issues, drive to the heart of the matter concisely and formulate and present attractive and persuasive arguments in a lively and engaging way."
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