Navya Joginipally Solicitor
Dispute Resolution
Navya Joginipally is a Solicitor in Swinburne Maddison’s Dispute Resolution team, bringing a wealth of experience in housing and property litigation. She initially qualified as a lawyer in India in 2012 and later obtained her LLM from American University, Washington DC. She then went on to qualify as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 2022.
Prior to joining Swinburne Maddison, Navya worked as a Solicitor at Citizens Advice Gateshead and Wills Chandler Solicitors in Basingstoke, specialising in housing law. She has represented clients in complex possession claims, housing disrepair disputes, and anti-social behaviour matters, as well as defending mortgage possession claims. Her experience also extends beyond housing law, having previously practised in other areas of law in India before relocating to the UK.
Navya is known for her professional work ethic, ability to meet tight deadlines, and her commitment to delivering clear and practical advice. She takes a fair and empathetic approach with clients, ensuring they feel supported and fully informed throughout legal proceedings. As an advocate, she is confident in representing clients in hearings and achieving the best possible outcomes.
In line with her ambition to continue developing her expertise, Navya is currently working towards her qualification as a Notary, which she expects to complete in 2026.
- Possession Claims
- Anti-Social Behaviour
- Housing Disrepair
- Mortgage Possession Claims
- County Court Advocacy
With over a decade of legal experience across the UK and India, Navya has built a strong reputation for providing strategic and client-focused legal solutions. While she has broad legal experience, her specialism lies in housing law, where she has successfully defended possession claims related to rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and mortgage disputes.
In her previous role, Navya represented defendants in possession claims, regularly securing successful outcomes for her clients. Over the last five years, she has achieved a success rate of approximately 90% when representing clients in court proceedings.
At Swinburne Maddison, Navya advises a wide range of clients, including private individuals, social landlords, and corporate entities, on pre-action and litigation matters and is keen to support clients with complex legal disputes in the housing sector and beyond.
- Bar Council of Hyderabad, India
Additional Qualifications
- Diploma in Notary Law, 2026 (In Progress)
- Diploma in Law of Intellectual Property Rights, 2011
Articles & Insights by Navya Joginipally
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How can Social Landlords and Local Authorities tackle Anti-Social Behaviour?
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can take many forms, from persistent noise nuisance to criminal conduct and can significantly disrupt the peace, safety, and wellbeing of residents. Legally, ASB is defined as behaviour that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm, distress, nuisance or annoyance to others outside the perpetrator’s household. Educating Communities The first step […]
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Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour through Closure Orders and Possession Proceedings
How landlords and authorities can take effective legal steps to protect communities. Addressing anti-social behaviour and criminal activity at residential and commercial properties remains a key concern for landlords, local authorities and communities alike. One increasingly effective tool in this area is the use of closure orders, orders which can serve as a foundation for […]
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Sending GIFs at Work – Lessons for Employers from a recent Tribunal Decision
A recent Employment Tribunal decision is a useful reminder that informal workplace messaging can carry serious consequences. What may be intended as humour or banter can still amount to unlawful harassment, particularly where the effect on the recipient is degrading, humiliating or offensive. The case concerned Georgiana Ursuleanu and Vicars Cross Healthcare Ltd. The claimant, a Romanian national, […]
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What Happens After You Reserve a New-Build Home?
Last month, we looked at Buying Your First New-Build Home: From Research to Reservation, covering the steps involved in finding and reserving a new-build property. Reserving a new-build home is a major milestone, but many first-time buyers are surprised by how much still happens before they can move in. Reserving a new-build home is a […]
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Surrogacy in England and Wales. Why Legal Advice Matters More Than Ever
For many individuals and couples, surrogacy provides a life-changing route to parenthood. However, while medical advances and changing societal attitudes have made surrogacy more common, the legal framework surrounding surrogacy in England and Wales remains complex. As Surrogacy Week draws to a close, our Family Law team considers the implications of recent Family Court decisions […]
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