With ‘comprehensive experience in all landlord and tenant issues’, the team at 42BR Barristers is ’always willing to go that extra mile’ in advising and representing individuals, public authorities and government entities on various social housing issues. Iris Ferber KC is ‘a joy to work with’ with recent stand-out work including high-value housing disrepair cases but she is also well regarded for her work in unlawful eviction and homelessness matters. ’Demonstrating diligence and focus’, Desmond Kilcoyne frequently represents local authorities in complex cases involving possession and homelessness appeals. Niamh O’Brien’s ‘calm and consistent’ approach also lends its hand in assisting local authorities in various claims. Peter Jolley is a ’robust advocate’ particularly in relation to tenant disputes involving sensitive circumstances – as is Stefan Liberadzki. Angela Piears ‘has a wealth of housing law knowledge’ and is well regarded for her work on disrepair and statutory nuisance claims. Max Gordon is also knowledgeable in this area.
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- 'The clerks are a pleasure to deal with, and will go the extra mile to ensure that you get what you are looking for.'
- 'The clerks are not only approachable but also highly proficient in their duties.'
- 'This set has always had a very good clerking team, who have a helpful, practical approach and can-do attitude. The clerking approach is solutions-driven.'
- '42BR have fantastic housing barristers. A client's case will be in safe hands with one of their barristers.'
- 'The chambers has strong depth and availability of counsel to assist with housing matters.'
- '42BR are a well-organised, professional set.'
- 'The chambers are very good and well experienced.'
- '42BR have a good selection of specialist barristers in housing law.'
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2023 Silks
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Rising stars
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