This has included a large number of multi-party actions relating to estate disrepair, infestations, pollution and inherent defects, together with estate renewal programmes. He is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and his agents on such matters.ĭisrepair and poor housing conditions have always been an important part of Stephen’s practice.

He regularly appears in the county court in complex possession claims including those where anti-social behaviour is alleged.His combination of specialism in housing and mental health/capacity has made him the ‘go to’ barrister for housing cases where capacity and mental health are issues and/or where Article 8 ECHR defences are relevant to claims for possession. Stephen has particular expertise in vulnerability and intentionality decisions which have a mental health context.In addition he has been contracted by a number of local housing authorities to carry out homelessness review decisions under the Housing Act 1996 in particularly complex cases. His public law practice concentrates on judicial reviews relating to homelessness and social housing allocation, and on section 204 homelessness appeals in the county court. Stephen offers a wealth of experience in all areas of housing related public and private law. He is a very experienced chair and facilitator and is often called upon to perform such roles at conferences and seminars provided by external organisations. Since 2010 he has been a member of the organising committee for the annual national conference of the Housing Law Practitioners Association. For many years he devised and helped deliver the annual seminar programme presented by the Housing & Social Welfare Team at Doughty Street Chambers. He has delivered speeches and training for a wide range of organisations including Butterworths, CLT Training, Lime Legal, Legal Network Television, the Chartered Institute of Housing, Centrepoint, Shelter, The Crown Estates, The West London Housing Partnership, The Devon Homelessness Managers Group, the Housing Law Practitioners Association and a large number of local authorities and registered providers. He authors practice notes for the Lexis Nexis professional on-line service.

He is the human rights editor of ‘Tottel’s Older Client Law Service’. He co-authors volume 21 (‘Housing’) of ‘Atkins’ for Lexis Nexis. He writes the ‘remedies’ chapter of ‘Supperstone Goudie & Walker on Judicial Review’. He is a contributing author to the ‘New Law Journal’ and to the ‘Butterworths Human Rights Online’ service. Stephen is an experienced author, lecturer, broadcaster and trainer. 'He is incredibly experienced in this area and exudes real authority.' - Chambers and Partners 2022 He is a joy to work with.' - Chambers and Partners 2023 This client group values his combination of legal specialism, commercial acumen, clear advice, tenacious advocacy and client-centred service. Whilst much of his work is for individuals, both publicly and privately funded, he also regularly undertakes advisory, litigation and dispute resolution work for commercial and voluntary/NfP organisations, central and local government, social landlords and trades unions. In addition he has a long standing practice in dispute resolution which concentrates on those same areas of law. He is experienced in drafting applications to the European Court of Human Rights and in acting for third party interveners in cases raising important issues of law and practice. His Convention rights practice concentrates on socio-economic rights and Articles 5 (deprivation of liberty) 6 (fair determination), & 8 (private & family life), together with Article 1 of the First Protocol (property rights). Tection, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Sarah Reeder (Lambe) introduced Skyup and how they’re tackling digital inequality.ĭIGIT.He is an experienced advocate before all levels of domestic tribunal including the Administrative Court, High Court, Court of Pro Gary Birnie introduced behavioural insights and how the COM-B framework can be used to improve customer experiences. The innovation experts from Digital Clarity showcased how to boost efficiency through data driven analysis, demonstrating how to help teams work smarter, not harder with process automation.īrian Crighton raised awareness of the need for modernisation in our ways of working and how the ServiceNow team at NatWest have helped reduce their carbon footprint through unnecessary emails. Scopism Director Claire Agutter addressed why SIAM should be top of the CIO’s agenda, the key organizational challenges SIAM helps address and how SIAM supports digital transformation initiatives. A great day today at Dynamic Earth for the ITSX Summit, meeting, listening and learning from great people within the industry.

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