Catherine Watkins
Cwmbran NP44 1UG
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Cwmbran
29 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Catherine Watkins is an experienced family and property lawyer based in Cwmbran & Barry and cover South wales & Bristol, with 29 years of legal expertise. Fluent in both English and Welsh, Catherine is a key member of...
What does social welfare & housing involve?
- Homelessness assistance: Applying to local authorities for housing support, challenging unsuitable temporary accommodation, or appealing a homelessness decision.
- Housing benefit and Universal Credit: Disputing eligibility or payment amounts, and navigating appeals processes if a claim is refused or reduced.
- Social housing rights: Understanding your rights as a tenant of a council or housing association, including security of tenure and succession rights.
- Disrepair and maintenance: Holding social landlords accountable for unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, and seeking compensation where necessary.
- Evictions and possession proceedings: Addressing rent arrears, anti-social behaviour allegations, and legal defences to prevent unlawful evictions.
How can a solicitor help with social welfare & housing, and what does it cost?
A specialist solicitor or housing adviser can:
- Provide advice and representation: Explaining your entitlements, filling in forms, and challenging negative decisions from councils or benefit agencies.
- Negotiate with landlords and local authorities: Seeking repairs, preventing eviction, or improving living conditions through dialogue or mediation.
- Appeal in court or tribunals: If negotiations fail, a solicitor can present your case before a judge or tribunal, ensuring legal procedures are correctly followed.
Costs vary based on the complexity of your case and whether legal aid is available. Some individuals qualify for legal aid, which can cover part or all of a solicitor’s fees in housing matters. Otherwise, rates typically range from £100–£300 per hour, though some firms may offer fixed-fee or reduced-fee arrangements for certain cases. An initial consultation—often free or at a low cost—can help you understand your options, likely expenses, and the best steps to secure safe, stable housing.
5 Solicitors (domaine de droit rattaché pour Social welfare and housing)
Claire Bond
Hampshire PO16 7BL
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Hampshire
7 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Claire Bond is a dedicated personal injury lawyer based in Hampshire with seven years of experience. She does not accept legal aid. Claire has built a strong practice representing clients in a wide range of personal injury claims,...
Christopher SHEPHERD
London SW19 INE
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
Does not accept legal aid
Fluent in English and German, Christopher Shepherd is a highly skilled solicitor specializing in civil litigation, dispute resolution, and estate matters. As a Partner with extensive experience representing clients up to High Court level, he is dedicated to...
Sarah Clowes
Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7HA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Stoke-on-Trent
20 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Sarah Clowes is a highly experienced solicitor based in Stoke-on-Trent, with 20 years of expertise in wills, trusts, and estate matters. As a partner at Clowes & Co. Solicitors, she provides specialist legal advice in areas such as...
Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh
Middlesex HA1 3RA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Middlesex
15 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh is a senior solicitor and co-founder of Danbar Solicitors, based in Middlesex. With over 15 years of experience, she is a highly skilled lawyer specializing in employment law, civil litigation, family law, and immigration matters. As...
Amir Masood
Southall UB1 3DB
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Southall
23 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Social welfare and housing
Amir Masood is a highly experienced solicitor and Senior Accredited Caseworker with over 15 years of expertise in immigration law. Based in Southall, he has built a distinguished career handling complex immigration, asylum, nationality, and human rights cases,...
