Edward Taylor

Senior Associate
Housing and Social Care
Property Litigation

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  • “Edward has worked on really complex cases and has always been really thorough; he also relays information in a way that can be easily understood.”

  • “Edward Taylor is a brilliant and committed solicitor who is well-respected in this field.”

  • Edward is an up-and-coming solicitor who gets good results on tricky cases

    Chambers UK 2024

  • Edward Taylor is a really good solicitor. I would recommend him.

    Chambers UK 2024

  • Edward is the leading solicitor in this sector for age assessment; he is considered to be a go-to for age assessment issues.

    Chambers UK 2024

  • Edward has been very prompt in his responses - he is always very helpful and knowledgeable within his field.

    Chambers UK 2024

  • Edward has worked on really complex cases and has always been really thorough; he also relays information in a way that can be easily understood.

    Chambers UK 2024

  • Edward Taylor is a brilliant and committed solicitor who is well-respected in this field.

    Legal 500 2024

  • Edward Taylor is dedicated to acting for disadvantaged individuals, particularly those who are homeless and individuals with mental health problems.

    Legal 500 2024

  • Edward Taylor focuses his practice on young refugees and their rights to health and social care. He also specialises in age disputes.

    Chambers UK 2023

  • Edward Taylor often acts for vulnerable clients on disrepair and homelessness claims as well as cases concerning unsuitable accommodation.

    Chambers UK 2023

  • Edward Taylor combines this with a sharp mind, very hard work, and a comprehensive understanding of the wider issues at stake.

    Legal 500 2023

  • Edward Taylor has represented many of our clients and he is outstanding. He has a clear focus on the individual person he is representing, adapting his communication approach to meet their needs, and he strives to ensure that they understand the complex issues at stake and can engage meaningfully in any process.

    Legal 500 2023

  • Edward Taylor works to an exceptionally high standard throughout every stage of the legal process. He is very good at explaining technical legal points to clients and exploring the best evidence for the particular context.

    Legal 500 2023

  • Edward Taylor is singled out as ‘an exceptional advocate‘.

    Legal 500 2023

  • "Edward really cares about his clients, always trying to get the best outcome. He is very good at making services accessible to young people and building rapport with them."

    Chambers UK 2023

  • "He is a very experienced lawyer who always works for the best interest of his clients. Edward is reliable and extremely thorough in his work, a delight to work with."

    CHAMBERS UK 2023

  • "Edward is very professional and approachable, with correspondence always responded to in a timely manner, and good client care."

    CHAMBERS UK 2023

  • "Edward Taylor is a very committed and capable solicitor."

    CHAMBERS UK 2023

  • "He is fantastic on complex cases, collaborative, brings insights and has a very good view as to strategy."

    Chambers UK 2022

  • Associate Edward Taylor stands out for his expertise in legal challenges enforcing and protecting the rights of young refugees and asylum seekers.

    Legal 500 2022

  • Edward Taylor is a highly intelligent, hardworking, and dedicated solicitor with meticulous attention to detail. It is a pleasure to work with him.’

    Legal 500 2022

  • Edward Taylor – knowledgeable and dedicated.

    Legal 500 2022

  • Edward has in every case offered both useful insight and knowledge and works all hours, going to lengths and detailed instructions and input well beyond any other solicitor I work for; even if a rare couple come close. It is truly astonishing work ethic coupled to quality of legal skill.

    Legal 500 2022

  • "He goes the extra mile for his clients."

    Chambers UK 2021

  • "He is an excellent lawyer with exceptional attention to detail. He leaves no stone unturned in finding the right solution for his clients."

    Chambers UK 2021

Edward's 2023 directory quotes

Edward is an up-and-coming solicitor who...

Edward is an up-and-coming solicitor who gets good results on tricky cases

Chambers UK 2024

Edward Taylor is a really good...

Edward Taylor is a really good solicitor. I would recommend him.

Chambers UK 2024

Edward is the leading solicitor in...

Edward is the leading solicitor in this sector for age assessment; he is considered to be a go-to for age assessment issues.

Chambers UK 2024

Edward has been very prompt in...

Edward has been very prompt in his responses - he is always very helpful and knowledgeable within his field.

Chambers UK 2024

Edward has worked on really complex...

Edward has worked on really complex cases and has always been really thorough; he also relays information in a way that can be easily understood.

Chambers UK 2024

Edward Taylor is a brilliant and...

Edward Taylor is a brilliant and committed solicitor who is well-respected in this field.

Legal 500 2024

Edward Taylor is dedicated to acting...

Edward Taylor is dedicated to acting for disadvantaged individuals, particularly those who are homeless and individuals with mental health problems.

Legal 500 2024

Edward Taylor focuses his practice on...

Edward Taylor focuses his practice on young refugees and their rights to health and social care. He also specialises in age disputes.

Chambers UK 2023

Edward Taylor often acts for vulnerable...

Edward Taylor often acts for vulnerable clients on disrepair and homelessness claims as well as cases concerning unsuitable accommodation.

Chambers UK 2023

Edward Taylor combines this with a...

Edward Taylor combines this with a sharp mind, very hard work, and a comprehensive understanding of the wider issues at stake.

Legal 500 2023

Edward Taylor has represented many of...

Edward Taylor has represented many of our clients and he is outstanding. He has a clear focus on the individual person he is representing, adapting his communication approach to meet their needs, and he strives to ensure that they understand the complex issues at stake and can engage meaningfully in any process.

Legal 500 2023

Edward Taylor works to an exceptionally...

Edward Taylor works to an exceptionally high standard throughout every stage of the legal process. He is very good at explaining technical legal points to clients and exploring the best evidence for the particular context.

Legal 500 2023

Edward Taylor is singled out as ‘...

Edward Taylor is singled out as ‘an exceptional advocate‘.

Legal 500 2023

"Edward really cares about his clients,...

"Edward really cares about his clients, always trying to get the best outcome. He is very good at making services accessible to young people and building rapport with them."

Chambers UK 2023

"He is a very experienced lawyer...

"He is a very experienced lawyer who always works for the best interest of his clients. Edward is reliable and extremely thorough in his work, a delight to work with."

CHAMBERS UK 2023

"Edward is very professional and approachable,...

"Edward is very professional and approachable, with correspondence always responded to in a timely manner, and good client care."

CHAMBERS UK 2023

"Edward Taylor is a very committed...

"Edward Taylor is a very committed and capable solicitor."

CHAMBERS UK 2023

Edward’s notable cases

  • R(AS) v Kent CC [2017] UKUT 446 – established the unreliability of dental age assessments for unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors. Also clarified the benefit of the doubt principle and disparaged the local authority’s attempt to rely on a portfolio of photographs of those of different ages to assist in an age assessment context.
  • Troy Guiste v Lambeth LBC [2019] EWCA Civ 1758 – concerned the vulnerability test in homelessness cases, and in particular successfully challenged local authority use of ‘NowMedical’ opinions from doctors summarily reporting without even examining the homeless individual.
  • R(YA) v Achieving for Children [2020] CO/3619/2020 – successful challenge to reliance on bone development X-ray age assessment.
  • R(AM) v Wirral MBC [2021] UKUT JR/670/2020 – proving AM to be a minor of 15 years of age rather than an adult of 20 years of age. Findings also made around the minded-to process, interpreter suitability and social worker supervision requirements.
  • R(M) v Waltham Forest LBC [2021] EWHC 2241 (Admin) – relating to the elements of lawfulness and fairness when conducting a ‘short form’ assessment of age. It was determined that the unfair first assessment had not been cured by a further assessment which simply incorporated and built on the earlier assessment.
  • R(AA) v Kent CC [2022] UKUT JR-2021-LON-00335 – establishing AA to be a minor of 17 years of age rather than an adult of 20 years of age as had been assessed. Findings also made regarding the weight of physical appearance and demeanour observations.
  • R(AA) v Essex CC [2022] UKUT JR-2021-LON-000155 – proving AA to be a minor of 17 years of age rather than an adult of “22+” years of age. While the age assessment had been Merton compliant, the Judge reached a different factual conclusion, finding AA to be a credible witness and giving weight to third-party opinion adduced.

Edward's other testimonials

"He is fantastic on complex cases,...

"He is fantastic on complex cases, collaborative, brings insights and has a very good view as to strategy."

Chambers UK 2022

Associate Edward Taylor stands out for...

Associate Edward Taylor stands out for his expertise in legal challenges enforcing and protecting the rights of young refugees and asylum seekers.

Legal 500 2022

Edward Taylor is a highly intelligent,...

Edward Taylor is a highly intelligent, hardworking, and dedicated solicitor with meticulous attention to detail. It is a pleasure to work with him.’

Legal 500 2022

Edward Taylor – knowledgeable and dedicated.

Edward Taylor – knowledgeable and dedicated.

Legal 500 2022

Edward has in every case offered...

Edward has in every case offered both useful insight and knowledge and works all hours, going to lengths and detailed instructions and input well beyond any other solicitor I work for; even if a rare couple come close. It is truly astonishing work ethic coupled to quality of legal skill.

Legal 500 2022

"He goes the extra mile for...

"He goes the extra mile for his clients."

Chambers UK 2021

"He is an excellent lawyer with...

"He is an excellent lawyer with exceptional attention to detail. He leaves no stone unturned in finding the right solution for his clients."

Chambers UK 2021

Insights from EdwardVIEW ALL

  1. Troy Golide
    25.1.2021

    Hackney Council ignore vulnerable resident’s request

    Paranoid schizophrenic ignored by Hackney Council for four years wins legal battle over unsafe front door A man who suffers...

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  2. asylum seekers
    25.1.2021

    Teenage asylum seeker wins legal battle against Council...

    Vulnerable teenage asylum seeker wins age case against the council which unlawfully assessed him A vulnerable teenager who sought asylum...

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  3. 2.12.2020

    Education provision to age disputed migrants

    The thorny issue of education provision to age disputed migrants There was an interesting article in The Guardian last week...

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  4. 16.4.2020

    I am being threatened with eviction – can I...

    Whether you occupy social housing or private rented accommodation, early intervention is absolutely key to staving off the threat of...

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  5. 22.10.2019

    Lambeth Council failed homeless applicant

    The Court of Appeal has quashed a council decision that said a young man with mental health problems and at...

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  6. 13.8.2019

    Osbornes bring High Court challenge to secure accommodation

    Edward Taylor has challenged Westminster City Council at the High Court after the local authority failed to meet its absolute...

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  7. 8.4.2019

    Young asylum seekers – children being classified as adults

    On BBC Newsnight, last night (5 April) reporters revealed young asylum seekers are being incorrectly classified by the Home office as...

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