Clarifying the Legal Test for ‘Unfitness’ Under the LTA 1985.
Author: marknjones
A Life Changed
Amputation, Vulnerability, and the Fight for a Fair Settlement
Early Wins Matter
Strategy and Judgement in Disrepair Litigation
When Duty Leads to Doubt:
Injury, Uncertainty, and the Right to Be Heard.
Clinical Negligence Training
David Pilling presented a clinical negligence training session to clinical negligence solicitors...
Niazi Fetto KC
Overview
Niazi Fetto KC specialises in personal injury, clinical negligence, and employment and discrimination law. Known for strategic litigation management and high-profile advocacy.
Key Practice Areas
• Personal Injury
• Clinical Negligence
• Employment
• Inquests and Inquiries
Notable Cases & Experience
Acting in Huntercombe Hospitals and Chagos Islands group litigation; Sivaji v MOD [2021] EWCA Civ 1163.
Qualifications & Memberships
• Called to the Bar: 1999
• Silk: 2023
• PIBA; PNBA; LCLBA; ELBA; ELA
• Pupil Supervisor; Advocacy Trainer
Andrew Heap
Overview
As Senior Clerk at Liverpool Civil Law, Andrew Heap plays a leading role in the growth and success of Chambers. With over 35 years of experience, he oversees all strategic and operational aspects – from barrister recruitment and practice development to business planning, client service, HR, compliance, and financial management.
What I enjoy about working at LCL
“The people, the culture, and the chance to shape Chambers’ direction while solving problems that really matter.”
How I support solicitors and clients
By providing experienced, commercially-aware support – connecting solicitors with the right counsel, enabling successful outcomes, and helping firms grow through my legal network and strategic insight.
David Bennett
Overview
David Bennett specialises in housing conditions litigation, acting almost exclusively for social housing tenants. Known for his thorough, client-first approach, he also pursues human rights breaches.
Key Practice Areas
• Housing Conditions Litigation
• Personal Injury (within housing context)
• Human Rights
Notable Cases & Experience
Secured significant damages exceeding £40,000 in housing claims.
Qualifications & Memberships
• Called to the Bar: 1977
• BA (Hons) Business Law
• Member, Middle Temple
• Author of Housing Conditions Litigation – A Practitioner’s Guide
Buy David’s book here:
‘Housing Conditions Claims on Behalf of Social Housing Tenants’
