Training and Consultancy for Housing Lawyers
I provide specialist training and consultancy to housing lawyers across England and Wales,
with a focus on practical litigation strategy, housing conditions claims, and civil procedure including costs and retainers.
I am a former solicitor. I was a leading litigator for many years as a partner in a Liverpool Law Firm. I was a member of the AvMA Referral panel and a Fellow of APIL. I began my legal life at the Vauxhall Law Centre where I was at the cutting edge of Housing Conditions and other areas of Social Welfare Law.
I was President of Liverpool Law Society in 2012. In 2017 I set up the Steve Cornforth Consultancy.
Services include bespoke training sessions, case strategy advice, and support on complex
housing litigation issues including disrepair, possession, and procedural matters.
I present monthly webinars on aspects of housing law.
My latest Substack article is linked to my upcoming webinar on funding housing cases and focuses on red flags in risk assessing cases.
Read on Substack“I cannot recommend Steve Cornforth highly enough. He has an outstanding depth of knowledge on Housing Conditions Claims – quite simply, what he doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing.
Steve delivers monthly webinars that are not only informative but also highly engaging. He has a remarkable ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and in a way that is easy to understand and apply in practice. He strikes the perfect balance between teaching the law and sharing real-world insights, which makes his sessions invaluable.
After attending just a couple of his webinars, I didn’t hesitate to sign up for an annual ticket because I knew I wouldn’t want to miss a single one. Beyond his expertise, Steve is incredibly approachable. He always takes the time to answer questions after sessions, responding promptly and with genuine friendliness.
His passion for teaching and supporting others shines through in every interaction, and he makes learning both enjoyable and effective. If you are looking to deepen your understanding of Housing Conditions Claims, or want to learn from one of the very best in the field, Steve is the person to go to."
Donna Farron, Counsel, Charles Lyndon
“Steve has been instrumental in helping us to establish our Housing Conditions practice and continues to support us with his ongoing consultancy service which is particularly valuable. He’s the go to man for Housing Conditions support."
Tony Learmonth, Coyne Learmonth Solicitors
“Our firm has had the pleasure of working with Steve for many years now and we can confidently say that his support is exceptional. Steve not only ensures that we are kept up to date with the latest developments in the law but also delivers high quality webinars to explain what those changes mean in practice. Steve’s blogs and additional resources are very informative, and his guidance is clear, practical, and tailored, enabling us to confidently meet our obligations while achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Steve has always been approachable, responsive, and willing to provide additional support whenever needed. His genuine care for clients is evident, and we would certainly recommend him for his expertise and dedication in his field."
Sarah Singh, Director, SNK Solicitors
"At Liver Law Solicitors, we have worked with Steve for numerous years on a consultancy basis. Steve has provided in house training to our fee earners on numerous occasions, including new starters for an introduction in to the claims process, specifically dealing with Housing Conditions claims, and running the claims generally. Steve has also provided more bespoke training in assessing denied cases and commencing court proceedings. We will continue to use Steve’s consultancy services and we would recommend others to do so."
Gary Gray, Liver Law Solicitors
"Steve brings a wealth of knowledge from his long experience in the field, offering practical training, insights and passionate commitment to securing realistic/best outcomes"
John Hobson, Barrister, Doughty Street Chambers
“Steve always has his finger on the pulse when it comes to important issues that are being debated within the profession, in particular, in relation to housing conditions claims."
Craig Leigh, Barrister 8PP Barristers
"Steve has significant practical experience of dealing with housing conditions claims spanning decades and he is a great source of knowledge for any budding lawyer making their way in practice."
Tony Learmonth, Coyne Learmonth Solicitors
“I would not hesitate to recommend Steve – he is a walking encyclopaedia of legal practice."
Dr Bernadette McDonald MBA Solicitor
For enquiries about training or consultancy, please get in touch via LinkedIn.
Or email steve@cornforth.me