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Leading Juniors

Dominic Evans – Civitas Law 'Excellent all around. Very responsive and capable both on paper and in advocacy. '
Owain Rhys James – Civitas Law 'Owain is an exceptionally intelligent and highly capable advocate. He is particularly excellent on his feet, demonstrating an ability to respond effectively to complex and evolving arguments while maintaining a clear strategic focus. '

Social housing in Regional Bar

Civitas Law


Civitas Law is well regarded for social housing on the Wales and Chester Circuit, with members acting across landlord and tenant disputes, disrepair, possession and public law challenges. Dominic Evans acts for social landlords in contested litigation, spanning possession, anti-social behaviour, warrants, and statutory nuisance disputes. Lucy King is regularly instructed for tenants in possession defence, disrepair and damages claims involving technical issues under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act. Owain Rhys James advises on housing-related judicial reviews as well as commercial issues arising in the sector.

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