Rowan Rose Solicitors

Boutique Manchester law firm specialising in housing disrepair claims and financial litigation

Rowan Rose Solicitors is a Manchester-based law firm that presents itself as a high-end boutique practice focused on defending consumers and tenants. Its practice combines housing disrepair claims for social housing tenants with financial litigation, and it serves clients across the UK.

Housing disrepair claims

The firm works with council and housing association tenants who need repairs to their homes and whose landlords are not responding. Rowan Rose handles these claims against both public and housing association landlords regarding the condition of the property.

Financial litigation and consumer protection

The firm also takes on civil litigation of a financial nature. Among the matters it handles are claims against lenders for secret commissions, payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and rejected PPI claims, as well as claims under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, which allows creditors to be held liable for goods and services purchased using credit.

A notable area of its work is cases involving solar PV systems sold with misleading information. The firm states that it works exclusively for consumers and has no connections with any lenders.

Fee model and cost coverage

Where possible, the firm offers a "no win, no fee" agreement, so that the client is not responsible for the firm's fees if the case is unsuccessful. The company itself warns that this scheme does not exempt the client from a possible costs order in favour of the other side and recommends taking out legal expenses insurance, known as After the Event Insurance, which the firm can arrange when the client does not have another protection policy.

Track record and client care

The firm states that it has settled over 3,400 claims for its clients, worth more than £17 million. It presents itself as a multi-disciplinary practice with a client-focused approach and a team of lawyers experienced in tenant and financial matters. It offers a free initial consultation with one of its legal advisors.

Corporate structure and regulation

Rowan Rose Solicitors is the trading name of Rowan Rose Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with number 12916452 and registered office at City Point, 701 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0RW. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 8000843, and operates in accordance with the requirements set out in the SRA Standards and Regulations, in particular the Principles, the Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs and the Code of Conduct for Firms.

Location and contact

City Point, 701 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0RW · Phone: 0161 505 0150 · Email: contact@rowanrose.co.uk