Erica Ffrench

Erica qualified as a solicitor in August 2009.

Erica joined the Housing and Public Law department as a trainee in July 2007, also gaining experience in the Family Law department before qualifying. Prior to joining the firm, she worked for several years organising a Commonwealth-wide legal programme at an international human rights law firm. 

Her voluntary work includes giving pro bono legal advice at homeless persons’ charity Great Chapel Medical Centre, and advice work at victims of crime charity Victim Support.

Erica has advised clients at Hackney Law Centre, a free advice service for clients with housing issues. She speaks French and some Japanese.

She has been an active member of both the Housing and Public Law team, and the Family Law team. She works with tenants and owner/occupiers in relation to disrepair and possession issues. She assists homeless clients towards being re-housed and advises persons from abroad on their rights to support. She represents clients in defending possession claims. Erica also has experience representing victims of domestic violence at court.

Erica is a member of Young Legal Aid Lawyers and a founding member of Housing Law Practitioners Association Junior Group.