Liz Davies KC
‘Liz is thorough and knowledgeable in housing law.’
An ‘exceptional set’ Garden Court Chambers is recognised for having a housing law team with ’great depth’ in the social housing sector. Liz Davies KC has particular expertise in cases related to homelessness, and she acted for the applicant in Ghaoui v Waltham Forest LBC, this case concerned the right to religious beliefs in the context of whether the local authority could provide accommodation to the applicant near an Islamic school for the applicants children. Stephen Cottle , successfully represented the defendant in Platform Housing Limited v Staples, a case involved representation of a disabled tenant in a reasonable adjustments and counterclaim against a possession claim.
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Testimonials
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- 'Garden Court is an exceptional set with a great depth in the housing law team.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers are always a pleasure to work with. Their service provides great quality and communication with their whole team is very easy.'
- 'Excellent chambers in general across housing law. The chambers are strongly tenant-focused and have a broad range of expertise.'
- 'The clerks at Garden Court are very helpful, supportive and responsive, particularly with urgent matters.'
- 'Garden Court is an excellent set of chambers for housing legal aid matters. The clerks are always polite, efficient and helpful and all the housing barristers are very good.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Stephen Cottle
‘Stephen is a very experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable advocate.'
Catherine O’Donnell
Catherine is is thorough and detailed in her written work/advice and a great advocate in court.'
Marina Sergides
'Marina is simply great to work with. She is incredibly thorough and detailed in her written work/advice.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Angharad Monk
‘Angharad is seems to know everything about housing law. She is very friendly and approachable and always happy to help with an urgent case. Her advocacy is excellent and very clear and she does not give up even when a case appears to be hard to win.'
Georgina Rea
‘Georgie is very approachable, with an excellent knowledge of housing law and procedure and is very good with vulnerable clients.’