Legal Futures – Housing Conditions Conference 2025

SPECIALIST CHAMBERS WITH EXPERTISE AND A PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN HOUSING DISREPAIR LITIGATION

Why 8PP is at the Legal Futures Housing Conditions Conference

8PP is pleased to be attending the Housing Conditions Conference, bringing together industry experts to discuss key challenges and legal developments in housing disrepair litigation. Barrister, Craig Leigh and Legal Counsel, Neil Smith are specialists in this field, providing expert legal support to law firms, landlords, and tenants.

If you are looking for strategic insights and expert representation in housing disrepair and tenant rights cases, we would be pleased to connect with you.

8PP are at the forefront of housing disrepair litigation - explore our case highlights and expert insights

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Why work with 8PP?

Proven expertise in housing disrepair litigation

Providing specialist assistance to firms involved in landlord and tenant disputes, including housing conditions claims and possession proceedings

Strategic & tactical case support

Clear, commercially focused advice on pre-litigation tactics, merits assessment & settlement strategies

Reputation for high-quality advocacy and drafting of statements of case

Trusted by leading law firms for meticulous case preparation &
persuasive courtroom representation

Responsive & pragmatic approach

Efficient, solution-driven counsel ensuring seamless case progression & client-focused

Their advocates are friendly and approachable they are always willing to assist and provide advice if needed throughout the litigation process.

I have had the pleasure of instructing several advocates at 8PP who have all been fantastic and returned great results at HDR trials.

Stenio Aladim was so friendly and welcoming which made a huge difference. He completely put us at ease and kept us updated all the way through whilst explaining step by step.

Our partnership with 8PP in just in its infancy but we've found them to be very approachable and with excellent knowledge of the subject area. We look forward to building a long last relationship with them.

Stenio Aladim was so friendly and welcoming which made a huge difference. He completely put us at ease and kept us updated all the way through whilst explaining step by step.

My colleagues and I regularly instruct 8PP to prepare advice, particulars of claim, attend conferences, hearings and trials. I appreciate how quickly their clerk returns to me to confirm availability & acknowledges my instruction.

Stay Ahead on Housing Law: Exclusive Legal Insights

Sign up to receive expert analysis on the latest developments in housing law, from landmark legislation to the rising tide of disrepair claims. Our exclusive content includes:

✅ The Social Housing (Regulation) Act – What it means for landlords and tenants
✅ The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act – Six Years On – Is it working?
✅ Housing Disrepair Claims – Key trends and legal strategies
✅ Mould, Damp & Disrepair – The legal impact of the Awaab Ishak case
✅ FAQs on Housing Disrepair – Practical guidance from legal experts

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Craig Leigh

Barrister & Managing Director

Craig is a dual-qualified lawyer who holds a current practising certificate from both the Bar Council/ Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Meet The Team

Neil Smith

Legal Counsel

Neil has over 15 years’ experience and holds his higher rights of audience qualification which allows him to accept instructions to appear in the higher courts in England and Wales.

Meet The Team

Our Services Include:

🔹 Housing Disrepair Claims – Expert advice, drafting and advocacy for tenants and landlords.
🔹 Enforcement Matters – Advising and providing representation when parties fail to adhere to terms of settlement.
🔹 Possession & Eviction Matters – Legal representation in complex housing disputes.

Get in Touch

Interested in discussing a case or seeking expert legal representation?

📞 Call us: 0151 245 929

📧 Email: clerks@8pp.co.uk

🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Craig Leigh and Neil Smith

We look forward to connecting with you at the conference!