Genevieve Screeche-Powell and Andrew Burrell acted for a local authority to successfully resist a second appeal in a homelessness challenge on its behalf. The Court of Appeal had to consider the role of causation in the meaning of being “homeless intentionally” under section 191(1) of the Housing Act 1996.
Keith Chipato has a general civil practice which includes housing, property, landlord and tenant (residential and commercial) and insolvency (personal and corporate). In celebration of Pro Bono Week, he discusses his volunteering at Chelmsford Law Clinic.
We are delighted that Henry Pargeter joins us as a new tenant today. Henry’s practice covers all family law proceedings: public and private law children proceedings, financial provision as well as emergency protection orders and applications under the Hague Convention.
We are delighted that we have received 12 individual rankings in the Chambers and Partners 2026 guide, which includes 3 new members who have been ranked. Additionally, we continue to be ranked as a set for our social housing law team. Thank you to all our clients for your support during the year and particular thanks to everyone who gave feedback on our barristers.
Genevieve Screeche-Powell acted for the local authority that successfully defended a s. 204 Housing Act 1996 appeal brought by a homeless applicant. This is the 1st time that the Court of Appeal has had to consider the nature and impact of the s. 189A Housing Act duties on the lawful performance of the s.195 prevention duty in section 204 appeal proceedings.
Applications have opened for the 5th intake of students on the mentoring scheme for underrepresented groups at the Bar. The scheme aims to encourage undergraduates and postgraduates from groups that are not well represented at the Bar to consider becoming barristers.
We are delighted that Andrew Burrell and James Fowler join us as tenants, after completing pupillage with us.
We are delighted to welcome Robert Sharp and Benedict Flinn who start their pupillage with us today.