Biography
Niamh specialises in social housing law and property disputes. She is accredited for the purposes of Direct Access, and is willing to accept direct instructions from members of the public in appropriate cases.
Niamh also sits as a part time judge in the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber : Residential).
Niamh has specialised in housing law since she started practice, acting for landlords, housing associations, local authorities and tenants. She has particular expertise in the areas of homelessness, judicial review, disability discrimination, anti-social behaviour, right to buy, shared ownership and housing fraud.
Commercial and private landlord and tenant, leasehold disputes including enfranchisement and service charges, family trusts and co-ownership, boundary disputes, nuisance, disrepair, insurance claims including tree root damage, easements, freehold and leasehold covenants.
Niamh O’Brien has experience in family trusts and co-ownership.
Professional Memberships: Social Housing Law Association; Personal Injury Bar Association.
Education: University of Sussex: Law and French (LLB); Université Libre de Bruxelles; Inns of Court School of Law – Bar Vocational Course (Graded “Outstanding”).
Testimonials
“Niamh is a great advocate. Knowledgeable in her area of oractice and very helpful, empathetic and protessional.”
“One of mplex to barristers for complex matters”