Chetna practises in all aspects of Housing law, Landlord and Tenant law and Property law. As a member of the civil team, Chetna conducts a comprehensive range of cases with particular emphasis on housing-related matters and public law aspects of housing law.
Prior to her pupillage, Chetna worked for Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council in the Housing team specialising in Housing Disrepair.
Chetna has also worked voluntarily at law centres and is a qualified citizens advice bureau advisor.
Chetna contributes to the Housing Department’s monthly newsletter, and is available for in-house and Chambers-based seminars on Housing law, Local Government law and Property law.
Chetna is fluent in Gujarati.
Chetna is prepared to accept Conditional Fee work, subject to the Chambers Protocol and fees can be arranged on an hourly basis if needed and should be discussed with the civil clerks.
An important part of the ethos of Cobden House Chambers is that members of chambers, including Chetna, are happy to discuss cases over the telephone or by email on an informal basis, often without the need for formal instructions. Chetna considers that the ongoing relationship between Solicitor and Counsel is critical in presenting a case effectively.