Hearings in the FTT: a Judge’s View

How should you prepare for a hearing in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)? Are the rules of procedure different from the County Court? What should you include in a Statement of Case? How can you best present your case? How should you address the Judge? Find out the answers to those questions and more, when FTT Judge Niamh O’Brien joins Iris Ferber KC for a conversation about all things FTT.
Iris Ferber KC, 42BR
Iris Ferber KC is a Housing and Employment Silk with 20 years’ experience in Social Housing litigation. Her particular interest lies in disputes involving tenants with disabilities, and issues of capacity and the Equality Act – where she can deploy her extensive experience of Employment Tribunal discrimination claims.
Niamh O’Brien, 42BR
Niamh is a barrister specialising in social housing law, residential landlord and tenant law and leasehold disputes. She sits part time as a judge in the residential property division of the property chamber of the First Tier Tribunal.
Our Session Chair is Andy Lane
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