Specialist Welfare Benefits Advice and Representation in Southwark

Southwark Law Centre provides specialist advice and representation in complex welfare benefits cases. We help people challenge incorrect decisions, access the support they are entitled to and hold public authorities to account where they have acted unlawfully.

Our team has particular expertise in tribunal appeals, judicial review and cases involving complex points of law. We regularly work alongside advice agencies and other professionals to support clients whose cases require specialist legal intervention.

We Can Help With

We may be able to assist with:

  • Complex Mandatory Reconsiderations
  • Appeals to the First-tier Tribunal
  • Appeals to the Upper Tribunal
  • Judicial Review
  • Benefit decisions where there is no right of appeal
  • Delays or failures by the DWP or local authorities
  • Other complex welfare benefits matters

If you are unsure whether your case is suitable, please contact us or complete the appropriate referral form.

Need Help?

I need help with my own welfare benefits issue

If you are looking for advice for yourself, please complete our Individual Welfare Benefits Referral Form.

Welfare Benefits Referral Form – Southwark

I am referring a client

If you are a professional referring a client, please visit our Professional Referrals page. Different referral routes apply depending on the type of case.

Professional Welfare Benefits Referrals in Southwark

Looking to refer a Lewisham resident?

We also provide welfare benefits advice in Lewisham through a range of funded projects. Visit our Lewisham Law Centre Referrals page for information about Lewisham referral routes.