Barristers now eligible for membership of ALEP

Ellodie Gibbons from Tanfield Chambers has become the first barrister to join ALEP (the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners). Alex Greenslade, Honorary Secretary, ALEP explained: “On the basis that Tanfield Chambers and some fifty other barristers can lay claim to expertise in leasehold enfranchisement, we have amended our constitution in order to welcome barristers to the association.”

Ellodie Gibbons said: “Philip Rainey QC and I were happy to assist the directors of ALEP in devising the barrister membership, and in particular the vetting criteria, which I believe sets ALEP apart from other organisations. Having dealt with a number of clients who have been let down by inexperienced professionals in the enfranchisement field I am very much in favour of the ALEP logo representing a kitemark.”