“Giles Peaker is an award-winning housing law specialist whose work has shaped tenants’ and leaseholders’ rights at the very highest level. Renowned for his intellectual rigour, persistence and deep commitment to safe and secure housing, he is trusted by clients and peers alike to tackle the most complex disputes and to drive lasting change in housing law.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial, 2026

Giles Peaker, Partner – Housing & Property Disputes

Giles Peaker is a highly respected housing lawyer and Partner at Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP. With decades of experience, he is widely recognised for his expertise across all areas of housing law, including landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold issues and public law.

What Giles Does

Giles advises and represents tenants and leaseholders in complex housing and property disputes. His work includes cases involving building defects, fire safety, repossession, disrepair, poor housing conditions and homelessness. He has developed particular expertise in group actions brought by leaseholders or tenants relating to systemic problems in blocks of flats.

He is known for combining rigorous legal analysis with a deep understanding of the real-world impact of poor housing, always focused on securing safe, secure homes for his clients.

Why He’s Different

Giles’ commitment to housing rights goes beyond individual cases. He played a major role in drafting the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, a landmark piece of legislation that strengthened tenants’ rights to live in safe and habitable homes.

He is also the editor of the widely read Nearly Legal Housing Law News and Comment website and is a regular commentator on housing law in national and international media.

Notable Cases

• Hotak v LB Southwark (2015) – Supreme Court case on how vulnerability is assessed for homelessness priority need, acting for Crisis as intervener.
• Rakusen v Jepsen (2021 & 2023) – Court of Appeal and Supreme Court decisions on rent repayment orders against property owners, acting for Safer Renting.
• LB Croydon v Imam (2023) – Supreme Court case on local authority duties to secure suitable accommodation, acting for Crisis.

Recognition and Reputation

Giles is consistently praised by clients and peers. Legal 500 describes him as “an outstanding lawyer – dazzlingly clever, persistent, highly effective and cares deeply about his area of law,” while Chambers and Partners calls him “fantastic” and “hugely knowledgeable and enthusiastic.” He was named Housing Lawyer of the Year in 2018.

Memberships and Publications

Giles is a former Chair of the Housing Law Practitioners Association and regularly contributes to leading publications including the Journal of Housing Law, Solicitors Journal, The Guardian, The Independent, The New York Times and Inside Housing.

Contact Giles Peaker

Tel: 020 7940 4060
Email: giles.peaker@anthonygold.co.uk