Matthew Lake
Partner
- Phone:
- +44 (0)121 200 8124
- Email:
- Matthew.Lake@Weightmans.com
- Office:
- Birmingham
Matthew is a specialist property litigator in our property litigation team with almost 20 years' experience acting for Local Authorities and Registered Providers of Social Housing in relation to all manner of tenancy management issues.
Matthew has developed a particular specialism in defending housing conditions claims. Having previously represented tenants at his former firm in all manner of disputes against landlords, and having been that firm’s Housing Legal Aid Supervisor, this provides him with a tactical advantage when defending claims.
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I work closely with Partner Matthew Lake. He is very experienced as a specialist in the field. He has worked across different parts of the sector in legal aid housing and in the commercially viewed landlord sector, representing social housing providers. This gives him a well-rounded approach to offer sensible, robust, and accurate advice, and he is very easy to work.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Matthew Lake has incredible knowledge of the sector but is able to explain it in a straightforward manner. He offers services above and beyond the usual.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Matthew Lake is an incredible partner. He is a brilliant lawyer with really high technical knowledge. However, his greatest strength is probably his tactical acumen and ability to provide commercial advice.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Matthew Lake is always available to give advice at short notice and provides training and coaching for the team.
Legal 500, 2026
