Miranda Quashie

Solicitor - Trainee Solicitor

SRA ID: 7161295

I am a Trainee Solicitor in the Housing Department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. I currently work under the supervision of solicitor, Daljit Singh Shina, alongside a team of solicitors and caseworkers. As part of the housing team, I am instructed on a variety of publicly and privately funded social housing matters concerning challenges to housing authorities, such as homelessness (including reviews and appeals to the County Court), suitability review cases, housing litigation matters, eviction and possession proceedings, disrepair, harassment and injunction proceedings and judicial review applications. Through my experience at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, I have been able to advise and assist clients with various different funding requirements to ensure they can benefit from our legal services. I have supported clients who require legal aid funding, as well as advising and assisting clients who have opted for a Conditional Fee Agreement (“no-win, no-fee”). I am committed to having a collaborative approach when working with all clients and other stakeholders to help resolve disputes and achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Through my work, I have had the opportunity to build relationships with vulnerable clients who have physical or learning disabilities, mental health conditions and clients who are victims of domestic violence or abuse. I have had the privilege of supporting the Housing Law Solicitors within my team at mortgage and possession hearings through the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme in London. Through the experience I have learned the essential skill of quickly assimilating information to identify key legal issues and clarifying uncertainty through eliciting information. My experience at the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme has improved my knowledge of relevant jurisdiction, law and practice and I am encouraged to continue demonstrating an ability and willingness to learn and develop professionally.