Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Housing

Dianne Cowie is a Director of Housing at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, with over 20 years of experience in social housing law. She leads a dedicated team of solicitors, trainee solicitors, and paralegals, handling a wide range of housing matters, including disrepair, possession proceedings, homelessness appeals, and judicial reviews. Dianne's team also provides invaluable support through pro bono clinics for vulnerable individuals.

Dianne specialises in housing disrepair cases, ensuring tenants receive necessary repairs to their homes and, where appropriate, securing compensation for those affected. She has extensive experience in possession matters, particularly in cases involving allegations of anti-social behavior, often representing vulnerable clients in complex cases that raise public law and human rights defenses.

Her expertise extends to high-profile cases that have been decided in the Administrative Court, Court of Appeal, and even the Supreme Court. Dianne is known for her client-focused approach, often advocating for settlement and negotiation to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.

Recognised as a "Recommended Lawyer" in The UK Legal 500, Dianne is also ranked in Chambers and Partners for her exceptional work in social housing. With a career spanning over two decades, she has earned a reputation for delivering outstanding results and demonstrating a deep commitment to supporting her clients' needs.

Dianne worked at several firms before joining Duncan Lewis in 2015 as a partner-level director in the Croydon branch. She has previous experience practicing family law and civil litigation.

Dianne studied her Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (LLB) at Nottingham Trent University and gained her LPC from the College of Law, London.