TV Edwards Solicitors LLP is recognised for its strong social welfare law practice, both in London and nationally. The firm handles a broad range of administrative and public law matters, including community care, Court of Protection work, and housing law. It regularly challenges local authorities, health bodies, and government departments for breaches of duty. The team acts for highly vulnerable individuals, including refugees, asylum seekers, and young people. Katie Brown leads the team, with a practice focused on housing and community law, often bringing judicial review claims against local authorities.
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‘The key strength of the team lies in knowledge of the intersections of different statutory schemes across the welfare/immigration/care sectors so that cases are dealt with in a joined-up way.'
‘Shaun Livingston shows consistent and impressive attention to detail, drafting persuasive pre-action letters.’
Work highlights
Acted for the Claimant in TMX, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Croydon & Anor [2024] EWHC 129 (Admin) on the issue of whether a local authority or the Home Office has responsibility to provide accommodation to asylum seekers with care and support needs.
Practice head
Katie Brown
Other key lawyers
Monica Kreel; Shaun Livingston; Jenny Mansell