Buckles Solicitors LLP has hit the ground running in the early months of 2021 with several significant appointments and promotions across a range of legal departments. Among the new recruits,...
Gail Sykes
Head of Social Housing, Partner
I qualified in 1997 and joined the firm in April 2008. I have an established reputation for my work with Registered Providers, Local Authorities, Government departments, property managers and private landlords having acted for an extensive portfolio of housing providers.
I have expertise in housing litigation and housing management law, and I’m an experienced Advocate with a successful record of representing my clients in Court proceedings.
I regularly assist landlords with possession proceedings, injunctions and tenancy related advice.. I also speak at national and regional housing conferences and provide bespoke training for clients.
In my spare time I enjoy travelling, scuba diving and horse riding.
Gail is a Chambers UK 2021 ranked lawyer and a Legal 500 Leading Individual. Legal 500 Leading Individuals are “…recognised for their very strong technical ability, in-depth capability, credibility with the most prestigious clients and a reputation for dealing with complex and innovative cases.”
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Chambers UK 2019Chambers UK 2019 describes Gail as 'absolutely brilliant' with sources praising her 'excellent service' and that she 'always provides very good advice and a really practical outcome for clients.'
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The Legal 500The Legal 500 describes Gail as 'helpful, personable and approachable' as well as giving 'sound and accurate advice'.