Laura Davies Joins Duncan Lewis Solicitors as Housing Law Director (9 July 2026)

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is pleased to welcome Laura Davies as a Director within the firm's Housing Department, based in the Birmingham office. With more than 15 years' experience in housing and public law, Laura strengthens the firm's nationally recognised Housing practice and its ongoing commitment to securing access to justice for vulnerable individuals facing housing difficulties.

Laura joins Duncan Lewis following a distinguished career specialising in complex housing litigation, homelessness law, judicial review proceedings, and challenges to local authority decision-making. Prior to joining the firm, Laura was a Partner at a specialist housing legal aid practice, where she played a key role in the firm's strategic leadership while delivering high-quality legal services to vulnerable clients.

Throughout her career, Laura has represented clients across a broad range of housing matters, including possession and eviction proceedings, housing disrepair claims, anti-social behaviour cases, injunction applications, homelessness reviews and appeals, and public law challenges. She has extensive experience conducting cases before the County Court, as well as significant expertise in judicial review proceedings involving local authorities.

Alongside her legal practice, Laura has held senior leadership roles, overseeing governance, compliance, quality assurance, and legal aid supervision. She has also been actively involved in training, mentoring, and supporting legal professionals, helping to maintain high standards of client care and legal representation.

As a Director within the Housing Department, Laura will work closely with colleagues across the firm's national Housing team, further strengthening the department's presence in Birmingham while continuing to represent clients in complex housing and homelessness matters.

Laura is known for her empathetic and client-focused approach, combining technical legal expertise with a strong commitment to access to justice. Her dedication to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals aligns closely with Duncan Lewis Solicitors' values and longstanding commitment to supporting those most in need of legal assistance.

Commenting on her appointment, Laura Davies said:

"I am delighted to join Duncan Lewis Solicitors and look forward to working with such a highly regarded Housing team. I am excited to contribute to the continued growth of the department while supporting clients through often complex and challenging housing issues."

Duncan Lewis Solicitors has one of the UK's leading Housing Law practices, representing tenants, homeless applicants and other individuals requiring specialist housing advice across England and Wales. The department regularly acts in complex homelessness challenges, possession proceedings, housing disrepair claims, anti-social behaviour matters, injunction applications and judicial review litigation. Recognised by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, the team remains committed to ensuring access to justice through both legal aid and privately funded representation.

To learn more about Duncan Lewis Solicitors' Housing Law team, or to seek advice regarding homelessness, possession proceedings, housing disrepair, anti-social behaviour matters, or judicial review claims, contact our specialist solicitors today.

For advice or assistance regarding housing law matters, contact Laura Davies via email at LauraDa@DuncanLewis.com or telephone on 020 7275 2563.