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Samantha Grix | Partner
020 7880 4307
samantha.grix@devonshires.co.uk

Samantha has over 10 years experience of acting for Registered Providers (RPs) in Article 2 (right to life) and non-Article 2 inquests. She has represented RPs operating general needs housing, care homes and specialist and specialised supported housing for vulnerable categories of people. Her background in housing management and property litigation provides a strong foundation for understanding the intricacies of the operations of RPs which provides Samantha with unique insight and skills when dealing with inquests.

Samantha has dealt with high profile inquests such as that into the death of Sheila Seleoane and is adept at providing strategic and pragmatic advice to clients resulting in necessary changes/improvements being made to avoid Reports to Prevent Future Deaths (PFD) being made by the Coroner, with a 100% record to date for her clients. Samantha is often engaged at a very early stage and regularly guides clients through internal investigations following the unexpected death of a resident which are then used to inform her advice, and the Coroner.

Samantha has built a team around her which has allowed the practice to be well serviced and to thrive.

Charlotte Greatorex | Solicitor
020 7880 4352
charlotte.greatorex@devonshires.co.uk

Charlotte acts for Registered Providers in Article 2 and non-Article 2 inquests. She has experience of dealing with inquests relating to the provision of general needs housing as well as care homes and specialist and specialised supported housing for vulnerable categories of people. The inquests handled by Charlotte are often complex and involve Safeguarding Adult Reviews as well as engagement about/with the Regulator of Social Housing in respect of compliance with the registered providers standards.

Charlotte’s background in housing management and property litigation provides unique insight when dealing with inquests for registered providers which aids her understanding of the sector and management of her cases.

Narin Masera | Trainee Legal Executive
020 7880 4264
narin.masera@devonshires.co.uk

Narin is a Trainee Chartered Legal Executive in our Banking, Governance & Corporate team who specialises in Inquests.

Narin has advised a range of clients on a number of complex multi-agency inquests and has extensive experience on working on Article 2 inquests and inquests that are conducted in an Article 2 compliant fashion.

Narin has advised Registered Providers of both general needs housing , specialist supported housing and charities. Narin’s background in housing management and property litigation provides Narin with unique knowledge of the sector and allows her to guide Registered Providers throughout the inquest process.

Narin is adept at managing all aspects of an inquest, from advising clients about the inquest process to reviewing cases and drafting correspondence for and to the Coroner.

Narin also advises clients on the Consumer Standards by providing straightforward advice on both compliance with the Standards and remedying any breaches.

Diane Carney | Senior Consultant
07588849784
d.carney@dtp.uk.com

Diane has considerable experience in social housing provision across a range of housing and property services with both housing association and local authority. She has expertise in consumer regulation, specialising in supporting housing organisations through compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards. Diane also has considerable experience in rent compliance, cultural transformation and change management, business turnaround and staff engagement. She has been involved in several organisational, cross-functional team reviews, bringing productivity and service delivery improvements.