We advise on contentious and non-contentious matters and appear in all levels of court, up to The Supreme Court. Our members represent local authorities, social housing providers and private landlords, across areas as diverse as:
We have seventeen barristers in chambers appointed by Attorney General’s Panel Of Counsel for central government work, and have been appointed to all local government and social housing panel counsel schemes which operate in the North. Our members work alongside other specialist departments within chambers to ensure that they provide the highest level of client care.
The department runs the largest annual sector specialist training event of its kind for the local government and social housing sectors.
“Chambers is fortunate to have many barristers who are masters of their craft.”
Tier 2 Leading Set – Social Housing (Northern Circuit), The Legal 500 2023
“This specialist department is independently acclaimed as ‘first class’ and boasts an enviable record advising and representing local authorities and social housing providers across the country on the full range of issues faced by such organisations.”
Leading Set – Local Government and Social Housing (Northern Circuit), Chambers and Partners 2023