Catherine is a non-solicitor working in our Debt and Housing Department. Catherine has been with the firm since August 2006. Prior to this Catherine was a Specialist Debt & Housing Advisor working in the Not for Profit Sector which is where Catherine developed her interest and experience in Social Welfare Law.
Catherine has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with all aspects of Social Welfare law and can offer her assistance and/or advice free to those that qualify for Legal Help and/or Public Funding following an assessment of your means.
These matters can range from dealing with your priority and non-priority creditors, challenging or defending money claims in the County Court, Time Orders, Charging Orders, Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Orders. Catherine in an Approved Intermediary for Debt Relief Orders
Catherine has also very successful and experienced in defending possession proceedings against mortgage lenders and secured loans, defending and bringing claims for possession based on rent arrears and relating to Anti Social Behaviour. Bringing or defending claims relating to disrepair and homelessness or the threat of homelessness. Assisting with claims and/or appeals for housing benefit, harassment and unlawful eviction and problems relating to the protection and return of tenancy deposits.
Away from the office Catherine enjoys playing squash and badminton and has her hands full looking after four children.
Tim Fielding joined the firm in 1989 and qualified as a Solicitor in 1991, he became a Partner in April 1997.
Anthony Purvis joined the firm in 2009 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2008.