Marie Paris > Doughty Street Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Marie Paris

Position

Marie is a specialist housing and social welfare barrister. She accepts instructions in housing, homelessness, community care, and related public law matters. She has extensive experience of litigating housing matters in the county court, having joined chambers after spending two years as a duty adviser at South West London Law Centre.

Career

Year of Call: 2021

What Clients Say

Marie was clear and holistic with advice and instilled confidence in my client, while at the same time managing his expectations. 

Marie advised clearly, represented my client and achieved the best possible outcome. She also handled my client well, given that he was upset at times. 

Marie was very professional, knowledgeable as well as compassionate and attentive to client’s wishes and feelings at all times.

Previous Experience

Prior to joining the bar, Marie was a housing and welfare benefits paralegal at the South West London Law Centres. As a duty advisor, she provided emergency advice and representation to tenants and mortgagors facing eviction across three county courts.

Marie managed her own caseload for clients who were either experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes. Marie specialised in acting for clients with severe mental health conditions and those lacking litigation capacity.

Whilst at the Law Centre, Marie provided training in homelessness law to non-profit organisations and social prescribers based in South London.

Memberships

HLPA, Junior HLPA, ALBA

Education

GDL, University of Law (Distinction)

MA (Hons.), University of St Andrews (Modern History)