Morrison Spowart

Catford Solicitors - Criminal Defence, Family, Housing, Conveyancing, Wills and Probate

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

The decision was varied to one that our client’s accommodation is not suitable for her. The judge had no confidence that a further decision would otherwise be made, and described the local authority’s behaviour in ignoring the initial review as 'absolutely disgraceful'.

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Sarah Steinhardt @DoughtyStHSW secured an excellent result for our client last week in a Housing Act appeal challenging her unsuitable temp accommodation; grounds and skeleton drafted by @zianabi. A review of the accommodation had been requested but no response received.

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

An appeal was therefore brought against the original offer of accommodation. The judge confirmed that an offer of accommodation under s. 193 Housing Act is a ‘decision’ which is reviewable under s. 202 and therefore appealable if no review decision is produced.

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Great outcome for our vulnerable client - thank you Angharad @gcchousing

[Emma Rix @EmmaMayRix]

Thank you @sianmcgibbon for representing our client in the High Court this morning in her JR claim to obtain wheelchair-accessible asylum support accommodation for her disabled son. An Order was eventually agreed between the parties, with JR granted by consent.

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

We are recruiting! Housing solicitor, paralegal or trainee sought - we are looking for the right person to come and join our friendly team.

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

"HHJ Raynor is absolutely right that not enough steps have been taken to get trials going again and certainly not quickly enough. However, the problems existed long before coronavirus..." says @EmmaSackville

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Our Emma Sackville featured in the Law Gazette. Well-deserved recognition!
https://t.co/yX1r1yd47k

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Our @EmmaSackville represents the young defendant in this matter, which has highlighted the issue of the extension of custody time limits due to Covid-19:

https://t.co/yJJE680bWO

[25 Bedford Row @25BedfordRow]

Coinciding with new legislation, Paul Keleher QC & @LeonNathanLynch, instructed by @EmmaSackville of Morrison Spowart Solicitors, successfully oppose an application to extend custody time limit (CTL) for their client https://t.co/YwY6PfrrUe

#custodytimelimit #ctl #echr

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Our housing team have had a busy few weeks working with people in similar situations – the lack of clarity about who should be accommodating vulnerable migrants is leaving too many people without a safe place to stay during this crisis: https://t.co/JAvbYgfFKT

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Our offices may be closed but we are still here to help those struggling with homelessness or access to vital social care, or facing family and relationship issues during this difficult time. Call us on 0208 698 9200 or email [email protected].

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

We have legal aid contracts for housing law, family law, community care and public law and criminal law, and will be able to advise whether you are eligible for legal aid.
We also offer clear fixed fees for preparation of wills, and can take instructions by email or by phone.

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Our offices may be closed but we are still here to help those struggling with homelessness or access to vital social care, or facing family and relationship issues during this difficult time. Call us on 0208 698 9200 or email [email protected].

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Our criminal defence team is continuing to provide representation for any who need it, and is available 24 hours on 020 8461 9016 for police station and criminal court inquiries.

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Our criminal defence team is available 24 hours on 020 8461 9016 for police station and criminal court inquiries.

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Our offices may be closed, but we are still at work! All our staff are working from home, and we taking new inquiries by telephone on 020 8698 9200 or by email to [email protected]. We can send documents by post where needed. #StayHomeStaySafe

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

@HairyGingerCow We would be happy to advise. We are in Catford and have some capacity for urgent cases early next week. Please DM if you still need help.

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

It's one thing if you work for a law firm and know that this what you need to do to get an appointment, but worrying to thing how many non-lawyers might be unable to get a vital appointment due to the sheer difficulty of contacting the court @HMCTSgovuk

[Morrison Spowart @MorrisonSpowart]

Hard to believe that the only way to get through to the appointments line at Croydon County Court (to make appointments for urgent matters such as staying an eviction next week...) is by calling the central County Courts line and waiting in a queue of about 50 callers...