The social housing team at Duncan Lewis Solicitors advises on the full gamut of issues in the sector, acting for vulnerable clients in disrepair claims, homelessness applications, unlawful evictions, possession, and succession claims. Manjinder Kaur Atwal is a core member of the team and has a comprehensive social housing practice advising clients on housing disrepair, landlord and tenant disputes, and judicial review matters. Dianne Cowie takes point on homelessness appeals and possession proceedings, while Bernadette Chikwe has expertise in a wide range of social housing litigation, handling cases such as eviction warrants and rent arrears. Daljit Singh is another key member of the team and is well-versed in a broad range of social housing matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Manjinder is very experienced and communicative - we have worked with her on housing possession cases.’
‘Manjinder is well-organised and communicative.’
- 'The team was very helpful and understanding, ensuring that I was happy with every process of my case. They ensured I was listened to, and I felt they made me their priority. They were efficient and very professional.'
- 'Bernadette is intelligent and goes the extra mile to problem-solve.'
- 'Strong capabilities across social housing field of work.'
- 'Dianne Cowie - extremely competent director who is a highly practical and dedicated litigator.'
- 'Simeon Wilmore - very tenacious litigator.'
- 'Bernadette Chikwe - brings calm and competence to managing her team.'
- 'Manjinder Atwal is excellent, with a strong knowledge basis and keen eye for strategy.'
Key clients
- RN
- SO
Lawyers
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Practice head
Manjinder Kaur Atwal; Dianne Cowie; Bernadette Chikwe; David Head; Hassan Dervish; Simeon Wilmore
Other key lawyers
Daljit Singh