Christopher is known for his detailed case analysis, client-focused approach and thorough cross-examination skills. He acts for both landlords and tenants in public and private cases, and accepts instructions in cases involving:
- possession proceedings;
- anti-social behaviour;
- disrepair;
- homelessness;
- unlawful eviction;
- trespass;
- committals; and
- all types of injunctions.
“You have shown an in-depth understanding of our client’s position, shown expert understanding of housing law, including up to date legislation, and prepared a thorough document which will be central to our case.
You have also gone above and beyond by providing further advice on suggested next steps we undertake.”
– Sarah Robinson from Yorkshire Legal
Examples of Cases
- Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council v Mark Neary – represented claimant in licencing case
- Yorkshire Housing Limited v Michael Quill – successfully defended a tenant in relation to an application for committal. Secured the suspension of an order for possession on terms.
- Broadacres Housing Association v Michael Deane – negotiated a settlement on behalf of a severely disabled client who was prohibited from entering his home as a result of an interim injunction following various allegations.
- The Council of the City of York v Diane Scargill – represented a defendant over a number of hearings accused of hoarding.
- Mark Thompson v Sahra Ibrahim Maxmuud – appeared on behalf of the landlord and secured possession of the property and costs.
- Craig Roberts v Shahzad Afzal – obtained damages in a claim for unlawful eviction (including £1,000 in exemplary damages) and costs on behalf of the claimant.
- Sarabjit Singh Bhalla v Danny Spink – acted on behalf of a landlord and negotiated possession of the property within two weeks at the door of court.
- The Council of the City of York v Wendy Smith, Robert Price (Snr), Robert Price (Jnr) and George Price – negotiated a favourable outcome for a family of travellers in respect of committal proceedings.
- David Truman v Scarborough Borough Council – Section 204 Housing Act 1996 appeal (ongoing)
Contact Christopher’s clerks
Senior Clerk – Andy Reeves on 0113 213 5252
Talia Webster on 0113 202 8609
Mike Alexander on 0113 2135268
Ben Ellison-Tope on 0113 2135207
Christopher is known for his detailed case analysis, client-focused approach and thorough cross-examination skills. He accepts instructions from claimants and defendants across all areas of personal injury work, including:
- road traffic litigation;
- public liability claims;
- employers’ liability cases;
- travel sickness cases;
- occupiers’ liability claims;
- industrial disease matters;
- claims arising out of assaults and batteries;
- professional negligence claims; and
- credit hire.
His practice involves:
- advising in person and in writing;
- drafting all types of pleadings;
- attending all types of interim hearings;
- multi-track, fast track and small claims track trials and disposal hearings;
- MOJ Stage 3 hearings; and
- infant approval hearings.
Examples of Cases
- Bryn Austin v Jet2holidays Limited – successfully represented the claimant in a travel sickness claim.
- Mavis Smart v Walsall Community Transport Limited – represented the Defendant in a road traffic accident claim. Case dismissed.
- Daud Mushtaq v Boston Van Hire – successfully represented the claimant and overcame an allegation of fundamental dishonesty.
- Marie Lidster v Jasmine Holt and Dorothy Sewell – represented the Claimant in a PI claim arising from a battery. Secured damages, costs and Part 36 consequences after a trial.
- Malcolm Exley v Nu-Phalt Limited – negotiated the settlement of a multi-track case on behalf of the Claimant.
- Susan Moore v Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust – employer’s liability case (ongoing) following an attack by an in-patient.
Contact Christopher’s clerks
Senior Clerk – Andy Reeves on 0113 213 5252
Talia Webster on 0113 202 8609
Mike Alexander on 0113 2135268
Ben Ellison-Tope on 0113 2135207
Christopher is known for his detailed case analysis, client-focused approach and thorough cross-examination skills. Christopher accepts instructions in all areas of commercial, chancery and property work. In addition, he is an ADR-ODR International accredited civil/commercial mediator.
Examples of Cases
- Hannah Goy v Karen Burgess – represented the Defendant in a claim following the break up of a business relationship. Reduced the claim in damages from nearly £7,000 to £564 and secured punitive costs consequences due to the Claimant’s unreasonable conduct.
- Stephen Winbolt v Philip Smith – secured a strike out and costs for the Defendant in a claim relating to a loan of £4,000.
- Robert Newman v Mark Hawksworth, AKA Alan Hawksworth, T/A Millennium Motor Company – acted for the Defendant and settled a claim at the door of court on favourable terms.
- BT v Virgin Media – successfully defended a claim under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
- Nunburnholme Leisure Limited v Matthew Clark Wholesale Limited – advised on an application to set aside default judgment, restitutionary relief and settlement.
Contact Christopher’s clerks
Senior Clerk – Andy Reeves on 0113 213 5252
Talia Webster on 0113 202 8609
Mike Alexander on 0113 2135268
Ben Ellison-Tope on 0113 2135207