The social housing department at Miles & Partners LLP is well-equipped to advise tenants and vulnerable clients on homelessness, disrepair, domestic abuse, possession and eviction claims. The practice is led by Lou Crisfield, who represents clients in all levels of court, handling immigration law and welfare benefits issues. Rajea Sultana is experienced in acting for vulnerable individuals in homelessness and possession cases, as well as representing clients who are challenging local authority decisions. Rebekah Carrier has extensive experience in complex judicial review proceedings and discrimination challenges.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Miles and Partners provides an excellent service across social housing, including public law homelessness matters. The firm hosts a strong team of committed and expert social housing lawyers who represent tenants and homeless people in a range of housing-related disputes.’

  • ‘Lou Crisfield is a standout partner in the social housing sphere. Lou brings an unparalleled level of attention to detail to her cases and works collaboratively with counsel to achieve good outcomes. She is a dream to work with.'

  • ‘Miles and Partners has a committed and knowledgeable staff. They are fearless in their pursuit of their clients' best interests. They also have the experience and knowledge to know when to settle a case. They are thorough and very competent.’

  • ‘A fantastic social housing team - there are so many brilliant lawyers that you feel confident that if Miles and Partners pick up a case, you'll get excellence.’

  • ‘Lou Crisfield - One of the best in social housing. Incredibly knowledgeable and committed. Thinks outside the box to get great solutions for clients.'

  • ‘Lou Crisfield is brilliant. She wears her fearsome intelligence lightly and is able to deal with difficult points of law at the same time as building a rapport with vulnerable clients in difficult situations. She is a real pleasure to work with and an asset to the housing law world.’

Practice head

Lou Crisfield

Other key lawyers

Rajea Sultana; Rebekah Carrier