About
For a number of years, Chambers and Partners ranked Andrew in Band 1 for Social Housing (Northern Bar). Over the years, they have described him as "well prepared and a strong advocate both in court and on paper", someone who "expresses the essential points lucidly and... is a good negotiator", "a really good advocate, a walking encyclopaedia of housing law", "the walking, talking dictionary of housing law who never stops working", "efficient with paperwork and will[ing to] go the extra mile" and has having "a solid, commercial style with a very good reputation".
In addition to being a barrister, Andrew is a director of a residential management company where he has been responsible for resolving a series of complex issues arising from historical building defects and significant fire safety issues, along with the usual management of a leasehold building.
Property Law
Andrew's primary area of practice is property law. He can provide specialist drafting, advice and advocacy to public bodies, lenders, landlords, property owners, borrowers, tenants and other occupiers in all aspects of housing/landlord and tenant law. He has extensive experience, both at first instance and on appeal, of dealing with:
- Anti-social behaviour possession cases, injunction applications and committal applications;
- Rent possession claims;
- Housing disrepair claims;
- HMO issues;
- Trespass claims;
- Tenancy deposit claims;
- Unfair tenancy terms and the Consumer Rights Act 2015;
- Housing related public law matters;
- Housing related human rights matters;
- Housing related Equality Act matters;
- Homelessness and allocation matters;
- Unlawful eviction and harassment claims;
Cases where the tenant or occupant either lacks capacity or is experiencing mental ill-health (including hoarding);
- Right to buy disputes;
- Succession to tenancy and failed succession cases;
- Lease disputes and forfeiture applications (including relief from forfeiture);
- Order for sale applications; and Mortgage possession claims (including undue influence).
Additional Areas
Andrew has a small personal injury practice. From time to time, he has also practised criminal law and general civil litigation.
Testimonials
Andrew is admired by those he has assisted pro bono for his ability to immediately establish a rapport with, and reassure, vulnerable clients. He is very thorough in his work and flexible in nature, giving his client a level of attention well beyond expectations.
The Times He is the walking, talking dictionary of housing law who never stops working. Excellent knowledge and then did everything he could above and beyond from the court work.
He’s a really good advocate, a walking encyclopaedia of housing law.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Andrew Byles will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Andrew has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Andrew can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Andrew
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.