Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP’s social housing group is highly praised by clients, especially for ‘matters concerning disrepair and housing conditions’. The team is well regarded in cases involving the rights of social housing tenants and leaseholders, and it boasts particular expertise in new-build and shared ownership properties, fire safety, and tenancy deposits. Leaseholder issues and disrepair claims are a key area of expertise for Andrew Brookes, who sits at the helm of the department and was instructed on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Timothy Waitt is well equipped to handle cases regarding defective newly built shared housing schemes, while Giles Peaker is experienced in multi-claimant matters and possession claims. Eleanor Solomon is also a key name who is praised as ’an exceptional lawyer’, and she undertakes the full range of social housing litigation.
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‘Exceptional knowledge in social housing, particularly in disrepair and in shared ownership.’
‘Eleanor Kyle, Andrew Brookes, Eleanor Solomon, and Giles Peaker are all recommended.'
‘An exceptional team and leaders in their field. Always know clients are in a safe pair of hands with AG, and if I advise for action to be taken, it is done so efficiently and quickly.'
‘At the top of the tree when it comes to representing tenants with disrepair or housing conditions claims.’
‘Giles Peaker is the best housing solicitor in London.'
- 'Eleanor Solomon runs complex and high-value claims for vulnerable tenants, overcoming landlord objections through her detailed knowledge of the cases.’
‘The social housing team is unrivalled for expertise, judgement and knowledge in representing tenants, especially in matters concerning disrepair and housing conditions.’
‘Eleanor Solomon is an exceptional lawyer. She matches exceptional client handling skills with an in-depth knowledge and expertise of housing law. This means that she rarely doesn't achieve a good result for her clients.’
Key clients
- Crisis
- Housing Law Practitioners Association
- Leaseholders of the Kingswood Estate
- Leaseholders of Arch Street
- Leaseholders and Tenants of Swift & George House
- Tenants and leaseholders of the Meadows/Windmill Estate
- Secure Tenant of London Borough of Lewisham
- Former residents of Sycamore House
Work highlights
- Acting for Crisis in the Supreme Court case LB Croydon v Imam, arguing on the extent of a local authority’s duty under s.193 Housing Act 1996 to secure suitable accommodation for those owed a full homelessness duty.
- Acting for Housing Law Practitioners Association in intervention in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, looking at the issue of whether Halsey v Milton Keynes General NHS Trust is authority for the court not being able to order parties to go through ADR.
- Advising 91 leaseholders of the Kingswood Estate on a service charge dispute with their landlord, London Borough of Southwark.
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.
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; Nikki Basin; Eleanor Kyle; Victory Thiru