Public Law
Five Paper have notable expertise and experience in public law matters. The team are regularly involved in ground-breaking and novel cases. At all levels our barristers offer high quality advice and excellent service.
Nicholas Grundy KC is recommended in Legal 500 2021 as a leading silk in Public & Administrative Law. Within our team we have a member of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Panel of Counsel (Millie Polimac).
Members regularly appear in the tribunal, county court, Administrative Court and Court of Appeal. We offer representation and advice to local authorities, companies and individuals.
The team are able to assist across a range of fields including:
- Judicial review
- Allocations under the Housing Act 1996, Part VI
- Homelessness under the Housing Act 1996, Part VII (statutory appeals and judicial review)
- Housing
- Property
- Human Rights
- Litigation involving issues under the Equality Act 2010 (including discrimination, public sector equality duty and reasonable adjustments)
- Public law issues in private law claims
Five Paper is recommended as a leading set in both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 in the field of Social Housing. Editors have singled out the Property Team for the “quality of their advice”, “dedication to the case” and “strong advocacy before the court”.
Specialist Barristers
Five Paper’s Property Team includes specialists at all levels. Several of our senior barristers are leaders in the field and we are well-regarded for the calibre of our juniors. This spread of experience enables us to provide you with a service that is both expert and cost-effective.
To view profiles of Property Team members, including their individual areas of expertise, please click on the profiles below.
For all enquires please contact our Director of Clerking, David Portch, and his team at