Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP remains a market leader in the social housing sector, representing leaseholders and tenants. The team is well placed to handle a wide range of matters, including disrepair cases, possession claims, fire safety, tenancy deposits, and breach of leases. The practice is led by Andrew Brookes, who advises on the full spectrum of social housing litigation and has vast experience in disrepair and leaseholder issues. Timothy Waitt has a specialist focus on repairs cases, such as defective newly built housing schemes, while Giles Peaker has a broad social housing practice and is experienced in possession cases and homelessness. Eleanor Solomon is another key member of the team, and her expertise lies in multi-claimant matters and equality matters.

Bindmans LLP is renowned for its work in the social housing arena, representing tenants across the full spectrum of social housing issues such as fire safety, evictions, domestic abuse, possession matters, homelessness and discrimination claims. Paul Ridge spearheads the department and has represented numerous Grenfell Tower victims, and has a specialist focus on public law, community care and disability rights. Christian Hansen is actively involved in handling large group claims against social housing landlords and acting for homeless clients. Other key members of the team include Will Whitaker, who focuses on mental capacity issues, and Emma Pein, who represents clients in disrepair claims, unlawful eviction and harassment claims.

The social housing team at Duncan Lewis Solicitors advises on the full gamut of issues in the sector, acting for vulnerable clients in disrepair claims, homelessness applications, unlawful evictions, possession, and succession claims. Manjinder Kaur Atwal is a core member of the team and has a comprehensive social housing practice advising clients on housing disrepair, landlord and tenant disputes, and judicial review matters. Dianne Cowie takes point on homelessness appeals and possession proceedings, while Bernadette Chikwe has expertise in a wide range of social housing litigation, handling cases such as eviction warrants and rent arrears. Daljit Singh is another key member of the team and is well-versed in a broad range of social housing matters.

Osbornes houses an experienced social housing team, advising vulnerable clients on housing disrepair, homelessness, evictions, anti-social behaviour, asylum accommodation, possession and discrimination claims. William Ford heads the practice and has experience representing clients in a broad range of housing matters, including homelessness appeals, defending disrepair claims and unlawful evictions, as well as acting for clients in judicial review challenges. Promoted to partner in June 2024, Edward Taylor acts for vulnerable individuals, including those who are homeless and have mental health issues. Taylor also acts for clients in complex disrepair and possession claims. Alex McMahon is a key member of the team and focuses on cases in relation to the Equality Act 2010 and human rights defences.

Hodge Jones & Allen‘s social housing team has strong experience in a variety of issues, including possession, illegal eviction, anti-social behaviour, harassment, discrimination claims and domestic abuse. Department head Jayesh Kunwardia handles a broad range of social housing matters, including disrepair, possession, judicial review claims as well as planning and environmental appeals. Farzana Chowdhury focuses on cases involving tenancy fraud, anti-social behaviour and succession issues, as well as group litigation matters. Sophie Bell represents tenants in eviction matters and homeless appeals, while Edward Sharp, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, focuses on injunction proceedings and discrimination law.

Hopkin Murray Beskine Solicitors

The social housing department at Miles & Partners LLP is well-equipped to advise tenants and vulnerable clients on homelessness, disrepair, domestic abuse, possession and eviction claims. The practice is led by Lou Crisfield, who represents clients in all levels of court, handling immigration law and welfare benefits issues. Rajea Sultana is experienced in acting for vulnerable individuals in homelessness and possession cases, as well as representing clients who are challenging local authority decisions. Rebekah Carrier has extensive experience in complex judicial review proceedings and discrimination challenges.

At GT Stewart Limited, the social housing team advises on an array of matters such as possession proceedings, anti-social behaviour injunctions, unlawful eviction, disrepair claims, and homelessness. The practice is jointly led by Claire Wiles, who specialises in housing litigation, advising clients on housing disrepair and possession, and Susan Gronbach, who acts for vulnerable clients and represents clients in unlawful eviction matters and judicial reviews. Other key members of the team include Sarah Mossop, who specialises in housing conditions cases, and Luke Sheldon, who represents clients with mental health issues and language difficulties.

Representing tenants and vulnerable clients, the social housing team at Russell-Cooke LLP advises on judicial review proceedings, possession claims, disrepair and homelessness matters. Property litigation expert Paul Greatholder leads the social housing team. Caroline Brosnan has a broad social housing practice and specialises in homelessness appeals, while Jodie Green defends discrimination and disrepair cases. Jack Crown is also a key member of the team and focuses on representing clients in possession proceedings and judicial reviews. Former head of team Jason Hunter left the firm as of July 2024.

The social housing team at TV Edwards Solicitors LLP advises tenants on poor housing condition claims, possession proceedings, homelessness appeals, harassment, and anti-social behaviour injunctions. Katie Brown is the head of the practice and represents clients facing rent arrears, anti-social behaviour and breach of tenancy. Emily Black has vast experience in housing, community care and Court of Protection work, and acts for tenants in possession proceedings and poor housing condition claims. Partner Jacky Starling has left the firm as of May 2025.