Annette is a highly experienced barrister specialising in housing, homelessness, landlord and tenant, property, local government, and public and administrative law. She advises and represents local authorities, public bodies, private entities and individuals, with extensive experience in homelessness, social housing allocation, possession proceedings, housing regulation and leasehold disputes.
She has appeared at all levels of court, including the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and has particular expertise in housing and local government matters. Her practice also encompasses election law, local government reorganisation, real property disputes and regulatory matters.
Annette has long been recognised as a leading junior by both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. She began her career at the Chancery Bar before joining Arden Chambers in 2000 and moving to 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square in 2018.
Annette began her career at the Chancery Bar, where she developed a strong foundation in property, landlord and tenant, commercial and insolvency law. As a junior barrister, she broadened her practice to include chancery, insolvency, landlord and tenant, education and special educational needs, housing, as well as criminal and licensing work.
In 2000, Annette joined Arden Chambers, where she developed her specialist practice in housing, landlord and tenant, property, public and local government law. In 2018, she moved with other members of Arden Chambers to 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, where she continues to practise.
Throughout her career, Annette has built extensive experience across all levels of court, including the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. She has long been recognised as a leading junior by both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.
Housing Law Practitioners’ Association (HLPA)
Social Housing Law Association (SHLA)
Property Bar Association (PBA)
Administrative Law Association (ALBA)
Education Law Association (ELAS)