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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- '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.'