Promotions at firm’s London Bridge office
Anthony Gold has announce three new partners at the firm: Sarah Cummins (pictured centre), Robin Stewart (pictured left) and Tom Dickinson (pictured right).
Sarah is a specialist in residential landlord and tenant disputes. Her practice involves complex possession actions, disrepair and housing condition claims, and disputes concerning the regulation and enforcement of private rented homes. Sarah also advises on co-ownership disputes and cases involving trusts of land.
She has extensive experience of cases involving houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) including property licensing, management and council tax. She has represented landlords in tribunal appeals relating to licence conditions, improvement notices, prohibition orders and rent repayment orders. She assists landlords to navigate the complex rules that apply to HMOs and provides practical advice when problems arise with tenants or the council.
Robin specialises in property litigation, especially landlord and tenant disputes, and the regulatory law relating to rented property.
His practice involves acting for landlords, tenants, agents and other property professionals, homeowners and businesses of all sizes. Robin also advises property agents on consumer law and trading standards, and advises property professionals with updating their terms of business and tenancy agreements.
He often acts in tribunal appeals relating to property standards and HMO licensing, and he has been involved in leading cases concerning property licensing in the Court of Appeal.
Tom Dickinson specialises in contentious trust and probate litigation and has a broad caseload which includes will disputes, trust disputes, disputes involving personal representatives and trustees and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
He has experience acting for vulnerable individuals and regularly undertakes work on behalf of the official solicitor.
In 2020 he completed the ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists) diploma. He is a member of ConTrA (Contentious Trusts Association) and a committee member of the South London Law Society.
Sarah, Robin and Tom are promoted from senior associate at the firm and are based at the firm’s London Bridge office.
Managing partner David Marshall said: ‘I am delighted that all three individuals have accepted offers to become partners. This marks a strategic initiative to build our housing and civil litigation offerings and solidifies our firm's commitment for future growth.’
