Representing tenants and vulnerable clients, the social housing team at Russell-Cooke LLP advises on judicial review proceedings, possession claims, disrepair and homelessness matters. Property litigation expert Paul Greatholder leads the social housing team. Caroline Brosnan has a broad social housing practice and specialises in homelessness appeals, while Jodie Green defends discrimination and disrepair cases. Jack Crown is also a key member of the team and focuses on representing clients in possession proceedings and judicial reviews. Former head of team Jason Hunter left the firm as of July 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Russell-Cooke is developing a brilliant social housing team, while balancing other private property work. Solicitors at Russell Cooke are very commercially minded, whilst still maintaining a commitment to looking after often vulnerable clients.’

  • ‘Caroline Brosnan is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, with many years spent on the executive committee of the housing law practitioners' association, steering the sector.'

Key clients

  • 15 core participants in the Grenfell Tower Fire Public Inquiry from the Bereaved, Survivor and Resident group
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Work highlights

Advised and represented 15 core participants from the Bereaved Survivor and Resident community on the Grenfell Tower fire Inquiry, which published its final report in September 2024.

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.

Caroline Brosnan
Caroline Brosnan
Practice head

Paul Greatholder

Other key lawyers

Caroline Brosnan; Jodie Green; Jack Crown