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.
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Testimonials
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‘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.'
'Jodie Green is particularly good with vulnerable clients.’
‘The firm's specialism in charity work linked to housing provision has been invaluable.’
- 'They are very experienced and excellent at getting results.'
- 'Caroline Brosnan and Jodie Green are outstanding.'
Key clients
- 15 core participants in the Grenfell Tower Fire Public Inquiry from the Bereaved, Survivor and Resident group
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.
Successfully defended a client facing possession proceedings, securing the withdrawal of the landlord’s application and the discontinuation of the claim\
Assisting a private tenant who shares a flat in South West London with her sister. The client had lost her well-paid job and her sister had fallen ill and is unlikely to ever work again. Subsequently they fell into arrears and the landlord sought possession on that basis.
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
Paul Greatholder
Other key lawyers
Caroline Brosnan; Jodie Green; Jack Crown