Joseph Markus
'Joseph is knowledgeable, quick, and very easy to work with. He is clear sighted and a good advocate, and he can be relied upon to get the law correct, even in the most complicated cases.'
A significant proportion of the work undertaken at Garden Court North Chambers in the social housing space is for people who are eligible for legal aid, and its members have substantial expertise in cases surrounding homelessness, possession claims, disrepair, and unlawful evictions. The set is home to James Stark, for whom homelessness and human rights issues form core areas of expertise. Sonia Birdee is frequently instructed to represent tenants and homeless applicants across all levels of court, with a strong focus on the Equality Act 2010. Joseph Markus is another notable name regarding the representation of vulnerable clients, and he acted for the claimant in R (Shakeel) v Manchester City Council, judicial review proceedings surrounding the defendant’s policy of diverting young homeless people to a third-sector organisation, which was found to be unlawful and was subsequently withdrawn. Elizabeth Mottershaw‘s clients often have vulnerabilities, including mental and physical disabilities, drug or alcohol dependency, or lack of capacity.
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- 'Nicola Carroll is always very helpful and willing to check availability, even when it appears they may have none. This is greatly appreciated and ensures we have the confidence to instruct them on cases which are urgent.'
- 'The service is good; the clerks are always friendly and approachable.'
- 'Garden Court North is an excellent set of chambers. Their commitment to publicly funded work and the level of expertise within their housing and homeless team sets them apart.'
- 'We routinely instruct counsel at Garden Court North Chambers due to the experience and knowledge within the housing set. This set also has online training resources which are very detailed and helpful.'
Avocats
Meilleurs Juniors
Tom Royston
'Tom is extremely thorough and good at discussing cases and his thoughts before making any final decision. He is great with clients and has clear advocacy.'
James Stark
'James is second-to-none in knowledge of the law and in thinking of things that others have missed. He never gives up, is utterly committed to getting the best possible outcome for the client, and, as an advocate, he is extremely well prepared, clear thinking, and is not to be bullied or cowed out of putting his case.'
Sonia Birdee
'Sonia is a conscientious and committed practitioner in the field of housing. She is especially knowledgeable in discrimination law, particularly race and disability, as it pertains to the rights of tenants, and she is an articulate advocate, both orally and on paper.'
Elizabeth Mottershaw
expertise in assisting clients with complex mental health problems and capacity issues has always been impressive.’
Anna Watterson
'Anna is very approachable, clear, and thorough, and she is happy to discuss issues and take new ideas on board. She is knowledgeable and willing to take on a challenge, and she is always helpful in answering questions, whether big or small.'
Rising stars
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
