Sarah McKeown
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 3 : Social Housing
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About
Provided by Sarah McKeown
Practice Areas
Sarah McKeown specialises in housing and public law in both England and Wales. Her practice incorporates homelessness, anti-social behaviour, landlord and tenant, human rights and Equality Act 2010 issues. She appears regularly for, and advises, homeless applicants and public authorities in homelessness appeals, including second appeal and judicial review claims. Her homelessness work covers those who are homeless, eligibility, intentionality, priority need, local connection, out of area placements, suitability of accommodation (including suitability of temporary accommodation) and whether a fresh application must be accepted by the local housing authority.
Career
Call: 1998.
2020: Appointed Deputy District Judge
2021: Appointed a First-tier Tribunal (property chamber) and Recorder (crime)
Professional Memberships
Social Housing Law Association
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Sarah McKeown acts for both tenants and local authorities in a wide range of housing cases. She advises on anti-social behaviour matters, homelessness proceedings and Equality Act issues. She is also a deputy district judge.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sarah is a fantastically experienced barrister who excels in written submissions or advocacy. She is also a pleasure to work with."
"Sarah is a fantastically experienced barrister who excels in written submissions or advocacy. She is also a pleasure to work with."
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