About Sioned Wyn Roberts
Sioned is an Associate Solicitor within the housing and discrimination team.
Sioned has diverse and comprehensive experience in all aspects of housing law with particular expertise in cases concerning human rights, public law and discrimination.
Sioned is regularly instructed by women’s charities to represent their service users who have been affected by domestic violence or trafficking. This often involves homeless appeals to the county court on a point of law and issuing urgent claims for judicial review to protect her client’s rights. She takes a keen interest in the developing law to protect this client base.
She remains committed to legal aid and social justice by providing high quality legal service, regardless of her client’s means.
"Sioned is really good on social housing and community care." - Chambers UK, 2024
"Sioned was empathetic and extremely knowledgeable and helped me get the outcome I sought and in a very short time frame."
Notable Cases
- The Queen (oao Harris) v LB Islington High Court (Admin) CO/1282/2019
- A v Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea & Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government High Court (Admin) CO/3229/2020 (Legal Action Feb 2021)
- Scanlon v London Borough of Lambeth, Central London County Court 14 September 2020 (Legal Action Nov 2020)
- The Queen (oao C) v LB Waltham Forest High Court (Admin) CO/2683/2020 (Legal Action Feb 2021)
- The Queen (oao Miller) v Peabody High Court (Admin) CO/2905/2020
Client Comments
- “I’m very happy with the level of service I received from Hodge Jones & Allen, I was assisted with a very nice lady Ms Roberts, who was very professional and helped my case end on a positive outcome. I recommended others to use this service.”
- “I can only say thank you, but you deserve SO much more than that! Without your help I would probably be homeless now. Hodge Jones & Allen, especially Sioned Roberts and her team, a massive thank you for all your hard work in the fight for me to keep my home. Fantastic job done.”
- “Sionead is the best lawyer out there for disrepair! She helped me get the outcome I deserved when my ceiling fell down due to an ongoing leak! She helped me fight one of the most difficult councils and helped me get the situation sorted quickly and efficiently! She is so sweet and very understanding and patient! I would recommend Hodge Allen and solicitors Thank you so so much for your help especially Sionead” Lizzy
- “I have used Hodges Jones & Allen Solicitors on a couple of occasions. Recently, they have helped me with a housing problem and l am very satisfied with the outcome of the problem. I would recommend this firm to family and friends.”
- “I am happy to say I was assisted and supported by Mrs Roberts, in my dealings with the council, I am grateful to her for her help and continued support. I was informed and guided through her work and process in dealing with my case. I am happy to say that the outcome was successful in what we hope to achieve. I would highly recommend HJA.”
- “I have found Hodge Jones & Allen as a solicitor firm fantastic. Professional and have gone through a court case and won for me. When you are so low and find a solicitor whom tells you how it all works and then actions what they say and get the result! I couldn’t ask for any more. Sioned worked hard but has the experience to know what to look for to win. Worth every penny and will definitely be using this firm in the future. Thank you”
Memberships and Appointments
- Committee member of the Association of London Welsh Lawyers
- Member of the Association of Women Solicitors
- Member of the Housing Law Practitioners Group
"She was friendly, professional, easy to talk to and she provided a good outcome within a few months of taking my case."
Articles & Publications
- Legal Action Magazine – Anonymity Orders; 2021
- New Law Journal – Unsettling News for the Home Office; 2021
- Solicitors Journal – Breach of Legitimate Expectation; 2021
- Nearly Legal – Ending duties after the HRA; 2019
- Nearly Legal – U Can’t Do This*; 2019
"Sioned was outstanding. She kept me fully updated throughout and put me at ease from the start."
Career & Education
Career
- May 2020: Associate – Hodge Jones & Allen
- September 2018: Solicitor, Housing – Hodge Jones & Allen
- 2011 – September 2018: Solicitor, Community Law – Edwards Duthie Solicitors
- 2009 – 2011: Trainee Solicitor, Social Welfare – Merseyside Welfare Rights
- 2007 – 2009: Graduate Clerk, Welfare Benefits – Stephensons Solicitors LLP
Education
- 2007: Legal Practice Course
- 2006: Graduate Diploma in Law
- 2005: BA (Hons) Human Rights and Law
Opinion
Opinion
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