Dominic Evans
'always offers flexibility and is able to accommodate his instructing solicitors where necessary'
Civitas Law
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With considerable depth in experience among its practitioners, Civitas Law leads on in the most prominent cases concerning Welsh housing law. Lucy King advises clients facing claims of possessions and unlawful evictions based on anti-social behaviour and rent arrears, and Dominic Evans‘ practice focuses complex disrepair claims on the side of both tenants and local councils, with one prominent recent case concerning the extent to which the liability of landlords can be extended to sources of disrepair in neighbouring properties. Owain Rhys James leads on cases at the forefront of developments in housing law, including many first decisions concerning the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, as well as on housing-related judicial reviews.
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Lawyers
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Lucy King
'Her knowledge of housing law in Wales is exemplary.'
Owain Rhys James
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Crash Wigley
‘Her attention to detail is exceptional and the breadth of her subject knowledge is deep and detailed.’
Isabelle Knight
‘She has shown her expertise and understanding of the new housing law legislation in Wales and has represented clients in groundbreaking cases.’