The social housing department at Russell-Cooke LLP has been active in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, representing clients in mandates surrounding their housing situation, civil claims, and the public inquiry. Jason Hunter leads the team, and homelessness case expert Caroline Brosnan and Jodie Green take leading roles in the group’s legal aid provision. Jack Crown boasts a broad ranging practice that encompasses cases of homelessness, possession proceedings, unlawful eviction, discrimination, judicial review, and disrepair matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Russell Cooke's housing team is excellent, drawing from the wealth of knowledge and experience brought by Caroline Brosnan in particular.’
‘I have worked with Patrick Kershaw, and he handles matters impeccably. He has developed a remarkable level of rapport with his clients, and clearly they have a huge amount of trust in him.'
- 'Caroline Brosnan is a towering figure in housing legal aid, and is clearly a hands-on supervisor. She often raises excellent points I have overlooked.'
‘Highly respected firm in this sector with huge experience in all aspects of social housing litigation. When they take on a case they work tirelessly to achieve a good outcome for their clients, and their paperwork is always exemplary.’
‘Caroline Brosnan is hugely enthusiastic about her work and having held various positions on the Executive of the Housing Law Practitioners group, is always at the cutting edge in terms of test cases in this area. Her instructions on any case are always incredibly detailed, drawing on her immense knowledge.'
'Tom Hopkins is a great addition to the team, undoubtedly a future star in the making.’
'The practice is diligent.'
'Matilda Rubens is dedicated, hard working and a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Grenfell Tower Inquiry participants
Work highlights
- Representing 15 Core Participants in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, including bereaved family members, survivors, and residents of Grenfell Tower.
- Assisted a client with overturning the finding of intentionally homeless, and establishing a full housing duty was owed to her.
- Represented a client in judicial review proceedings and obtained suitable accommodation.
Lawyers
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
Jason Hunter
Other key lawyers
Caroline Brosnan; Jodie Green; Matilda Rubens; Tom Hopkins; Jack Crown; Patrick Kershaw