Department profile

Social Housing

UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands

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Provided by Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Anthony Collins has the largest social housing team in a law firm outside London and is one of the top UK firms supporting hundreds of registered providers (RPs) nationwide, ranging from many of the top 20 RPs to smaller local associations, including co-operatives. We have excellent relationships with sector bodies including the NHF and PlaceShapers and our sector knowledge enables us to respond promptly to our clients' key issues and challenges.

The breadth of work we advise on includes:

Governance and corporate

Regulatory engagement on breaches of legal and regulatory obligations (both economic and consumer) across a wide range of issues
Group restructures – including consolidation and rationalisation matters
Advice on the new complaints handling regime
Guidance on the STAIR consultation

Funding

Private placements
Securitisation
Negotiating loan agreements

Housing management and litigation

Large dispensation applications
Complex litigation cases
Awaab’s Law consultation and continued high volume disrepair cases

Regulatory

Health and safety compliance
Inquests and complex case advice

Procurement and construction

Procuring and establishing large contracts
Training on the Procurement Act 2023
Disputes advice

Property

Stock rationalisation
Development and charging

Employment and pensions

Trade union issues
Pension scheme negotiations
Proposed new employment rights advice

Chambers Review

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Social Housing - West Midlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Anthony Collins Solicitors offers a wide breadth of experience across the social housing field, calling upon a deep team of distinguished sector experts. The firm is equipped to advise sizeable local and national clients, including a number of housing trusts, on sophisticated matters. The team regularly provides property management advice and handles financings and tenant disputes, among other issues. It is also notable for its advice on governance and corporate restructuring.

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Work Highlights

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Anthony Collins Solicitors acted for Homes for the West Midlands and its five promoters on a large social housing project estimated between £15 million and £200 million.

Strengths

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Anthony Collins provide very friendly service. They know how to moderate the language to clients and know how to explain legal documents so they are understandable.
Social Housing respondentUK
The whole team there are fabulous. They are top social housing solicitors.
Social Housing respondentUK
The firm's distinguishing strength is their expert knowledge and ability to create bespoke contracts.
Social Housing respondentUK
Anthony Collins are far more willing to solve problems and find ways to progress than other firms. Their in-depth knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile are standout qualities.
Social Housing respondentUK
I consider them to be an extension of my team. I've always came back to Anthony Collins. I work really closely with them from start to finish. I couldn't do my job without them.
Social Housing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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Eminent Practitioners
Eminent Practitioners
Peter Hubbard
Peter Hubbard has a longstanding strong reputation for his sector expertise, which enables him to provide registered providers with a range of advice. He often advises at the executive level on constitutional, governance and regulatory issues.
Peter has vast history and experience in social housing. He is particularly strong on governance. He instantly knows where to get the answers.
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Band 1
Band 1
Helen Tucker
Helen Tucker frequently handles complex housing disputes, including breach of lease and possession proceedings. She has further experience in anti-social injunctions and closure orders.
Helen works on high-profile cases and is very well established.
Social Housing respondentUK
One of the things that always impresses me is her attention to detail and the empathy she has for clients and tenants.
Social Housing respondentUK
Helen is excellent.
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Band 2
Band 2
Digby Morgan
Digby Morgan specialises in acting for housing associations on a range of matters, including site developments and stock rationalisation projects.
Digby is great.
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Band 2
Band 2
Victoria Jardine
Victoria Jardine acts for housing associations and trusts on a wide range of matters, including transactions, regulatory matters and governance issues. She also advises clients on development projects and has further strengths in charity law.
Victoria is really good. She is very strong on governance and regulation.
Social Housing respondentUK
Victoria is incredibly good at negotiating complex matters. She has a confident manner because she has the knowledge. She is always available if something serious has gone wrong.
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Band 3
Band 3
Andrew Dudley
Andrew Dudley advises registered providers on property development projects, housing transactions, governance and stock transfers.
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Band 3
Band 3
Andrew Millross
Andrew Millross is a notable construction and procurement specialist who frequently advises registered providers and local authorities on large-scale development projects. He also handles negotiations of maintenance contracts.
Andrew is a procurement guru. He has written sector-leading guides.
Social Housing respondentUK
Andrew has expert knowledge of his subject.
Social Housing respondentUK
He is a great lawyer.
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Up and Coming
Up and Coming
Emma Hardman
Emma Hardman leads the housing management offering at Anthony Collins Solicitors. She has particular strengths in advising registered providers on service charges and rent reviews.
Emma is very good.
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Associates to watch
Associates to watch
Rebecca Sembuuze
Rebecca Sembuuze is an associate in the housing litigation practice at Anthony Collins Solicitors. She is particularly adept at advising registered providers on possession and injunction claims based on anti-social behaviour.
Her attention to detail is second to none, she is absolutely meticulous and she has the most amazing knowledge.
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