Justin Bates KC
‘Justin’s combination of intellectual depth, clarity of expression, and courtroom presence makes him a formidable advocate.’
Landmark Chambers‘ barristers represent central and local governments, homelessness charities, landlords and tenants in a range of social housing cases. Justin Bates KC represented the defendant in Howe v Accent Properties, a case concerning the service charge provisions in Right to Buy leases, in particular forms of clauses commonly used across the north of England. Katherine Traynor has vast experience in property litigation and social housing work, as she has represented claimants and defendants in county court, high court and tribunals.
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