New member joins housing experts

Feb 19 2008 by Vicky Anderson, Liverpool Daily Post

LIVERPOOL lawyer and partner at Weightmans, Sian Evans, has been appointed to the Law Society’s Housing Committee.

She will be joining the 14-member panel as one of the few lawyers representing a North West firm.

Ms Evans will provide advice on forthcoming housing law, as well as dealing with housing issues on behalf of both landlords and tenants.

The committee’s main aim is to identify areas of housing law and procedures which might need reform or review.

It will also monitor and promote improvements in the practice of courts and tribunals relating to housing cases.

Ms Evans said: “I am extremely pleased to join the committee.

“This is a great opportunity for me personally as well as an opportunity to represent Weightmans and the North West legal scene.

“I want to use my experience to raise awareness of legal issues in the housing field and help develop a support system for solicitors in this industry.”

The committee consists of solicitors from across the country.