Why choose me
I specialise in housing litigation within the social housing sector, where legal advice sits at the intersection of public policy, regulation and real social impact.
I advise registered providers of social housing, local authorities and private stakeholders across a wide range of housing disputes. My work includes housing management matters such as breaches of tenancy, anti‑social behaviour, rent arrears, possession proceedings and tenancy enforcement, across secure, assured and short‑term tenancies.
I also advise on leasehold management and real estate disputes, acting for freeholders and leaseholders on issues including service charge disputes, breaches of lease, collective enfranchisement, right of first refusal, right to manage claims, appointment of a manager applications and boundary disputes.
Alongside contentious work, I support registered providers with wider housing management and governance issues, including regulatory compliance, policy development and operational decision‑making. I understand the pressures faced by housing teams and the importance of delivering services within complex legal and regulatory frameworks.
I’m known for being approachable, responsive and easy to work with. Housing issues often arise urgently, and clients rely on me for immediate, practical solutions. I take a proactive approach, helping clients identify and manage risk before issues escalate.
My clients include large housing associations, smaller not‑for‑profit providers, property developers, PLC housebuilders, managing agents, private landlords, freeholders and leaseholders. I work closely with clients as a trusted adviser, providing advice that’s technically robust, commercially focused and tailored to their operational realities.
Ultimately, I’m driven by a genuine commitment to supporting clients who deliver essential housing services, helping them achieve compliance while promoting safe, fair and sustainable housing.
Outside work, I enjoy travelling, reading and spending time with friends and family. I love cooking and baking from scratch, particularly artisan breads, and keep active through gym training, team sports and some roller‑skating! I’m also enjoy unwinding with films and live music.
I specialise in housing litigation within the social housing sector, where legal advice sits at the intersection of public policy, regulation and real social impact.
I advise registered providers of social housing, local authorities and private stakeholders across a wide range of housing disputes. My work includes housing management matters such as breaches of tenancy, anti‑social behaviour, rent arrears, possession proceedings and tenancy enforcement, across secure, assured and short‑term tenancies.
I also advise on leasehold management and real estate disputes, acting for freeholders and leaseholders on issues including service charge disputes, breaches of lease, collective enfranchisement, right of first refusal, right to manage claims, appointment of a manager applications and boundary disputes.
Alongside contentious work, I support registered providers with wider housing management and governance issues, including regulatory compliance, policy development and operational decision‑making. I understand the pressures faced by housing teams and the importance of delivering services within complex legal and regulatory frameworks.
I’m known for being approachable, responsive and easy to work with. Housing issues often arise urgently, and clients rely on me for immediate, practical solutions. I take a proactive approach, helping clients identify and manage risk before issues escalate.
My clients include large housing associations, smaller not‑for‑profit providers, property developers, PLC housebuilders, managing agents, private landlords, freeholders and leaseholders. I work closely with clients as a trusted adviser, providing advice that’s technically robust, commercially focused and tailored to their operational realities.
Ultimately, I’m driven by a genuine commitment to supporting clients who deliver essential housing services, helping them achieve compliance while promoting safe, fair and sustainable housing.
Outside work, I enjoy travelling, reading and spending time with friends and family. I love cooking and baking from scratch, particularly artisan breads, and keep active through gym training, team sports and some roller‑skating! I’m also enjoy unwinding with films and live music.
Questions my clients ask me
The timeframe depends on several factors, including the type of tenancy, the grounds for possession and whether the matter is contested. In straightforward cases, such as clear rent arrears, possession can be achieved within a matter of months; more complex or defended claims may take longer. Court availability or procedural issues can also cause delay. I work closely with clients from the outset to ensure notices and evidence are prepared correctly, helping to minimise delays and progress matters as efficiently as possible.
Service charges must be reasonable, properly incurred and compliant with the terms of the lease. Where charges are challenged, the matter may be determined by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber). It’s important that landlords and managing agents maintain transparency, follow consultation requirements where required and keep accurate records. I advise clients on both pursuing and defending service charge claims, as well as putting systems in place to reduce the risk of disputes in the future.
Leaseholders may have rights to collectively purchase the freehold (collective enfranchisement) or to exercise the right to manage, provided certain criteria are met. These processes are highly technical and require strict procedural compliance, with disputes often arising around eligibility, valuation or process. I provide end-to-end advice, from initial eligibility assessments through to completion or dispute resolution.