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
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- 'Lou Crisfield, partner, is an excellent lawyer. She has a vocational commitment to her clients, legal aid and her area of housing law. I would highly recommend her to anyone who has a housing issue.'
- 'The practice is accessible and the lawyers are true experts in this field.'
- ‘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.’
- ‘Lou Crisfield - One of the best in social housing. Incredibly knowledgeable and committed. Thinks outside the box to get great solutions for clients.'
- ‘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.’
- ‘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.’
Practice head
Lou Crisfield
Other key lawyers
Rajea Sultana; Rebekah Carrier