Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP remains a market leader in the social housing sector, representing leaseholders and tenants. The team is well placed to handle a wide range of matters, including disrepair cases, possession claims, fire safety, tenancy deposits, and breach of leases. The practice is led by Andrew Brookes, who advises on the full spectrum of social housing litigation and has vast experience in disrepair and leaseholder issues. Timothy Waitt has a specialist focus on repairs cases, such as defective newly built housing schemes, while Giles Peaker has a broad social housing practice and is experienced in possession cases and homelessness. Eleanor Solomon is another key member of the team, and her expertise lies in multi-claimant matters and equality matters.
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Key clients

  • Various Residents and Former Residents of Weymouth House
  • Tenants of Iveagh House
  • Residents of Woodrow Court
  • Various leaseholders and tenants of Old Market Square
  • MR
  • Various Residents of the Aylesbury Estate
  • Leaseholders of the Kingswood Estate, Southwark.
  • Various Tenants of Bancroft Gardens

Work highlights

Acting for a group of tenants in claims against their council landlord for a breach of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
Defending a claim for possession by a local authority landlord using the Equality Act 2010 and public law grounds.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Andrew Brookes
Giles Peaker

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Timothy Waitt

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Andrew Brookes

Other key lawyers

Timothy Waitt; Giles Peaker; Eleanor Solomon