Jonathan Hulley
Jonathan is a Partner and Head of our highly-regarded Social Housing Team.
Jonathan has a depth of understanding across many industries, but with considerable experience in landlord and tenant and housing management dispute resolution, dealing with disrepair claims, advising on Building and Fire Safety rules and regulations, handling service charge disputes in the First Tier Tribunal for public sector clients, including Housing Associations and Local Authorities.
Jonathan is an acknowledged expert in the field of housing and leasehold management law and is also known for advising social housing providers on best practice, policy and procedure, including the consumer standards set by the social housing regulator which Housing Associations have to meet.
Jonathan is recognised and ranked for his expertise by the legal directories where clients have commended him for the “excellent service” he provides.
Recent work highlights
Jonathan has represented social housing clients in the Supreme Court and notable cases include: Southend on Sea Borough Council v Armour (2014) EWCA CIV 231 and Aster v Akerman Livingston (2015) UKSC 15, the latter being a leading authority on the applicability of the Equality Act 2010 to possession proceedings.
Jonathan regularly lectures to clients on housing and leasehold management best practice and procedure and hosts bespoke client training events that cover such topics as the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 and the Building and Fire Safety Acts.
Experience & education
2020 Partner and Head of Social Housing at Birketts LLP
2017- 2019 Partner and co-head of Social Housing at Capsticks LLP
2011- 2017 Partner and Head of Housing Management at Clarke Willmott LLP
2003 – 2011 Solicitor then Partner at Devonshires
2003 qualified as a Solicitor
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Chambers [UK 2025]
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