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Our dedicated team of specialist housing management lawyers have been providing legal advice and support to social landlords for over 20 years.
We act for all types of social housing providers including housing associations and NHS trusts on the management of their residential property portfolios.
Our team members ‘live and breathe’ social housing. Made up of experienced housing management specialists, the team offers a knowledgeable, reliable, flexible and commercial service – we make it our business to understand your business.
We also appreciate that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to housing management, and that each problem requires a tailored solution. We have the breadth and depth of experience to unlock difficult problems and resolve even the most challenging of disputes.
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Bevan Brittan's social housing practice offers a range of services in the areas of housing management, property development and finance. The firm frequently acts for housing associations and local authorities on joint venture arrangements and acquisition projects. It also advises clients on procurement and contracting strategies.
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Bevan Brittan advised Peabody on its merger with Catalyst and subsequent group restructure.
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Bevan Brittan's social housing department is incredibly helpful, attentive, friendly, always approachable and cannot do enough to assist.
Bevan Brittan provides extremely high quality and detailed advice, exceptional professionalism and personable, proactive and flexible associates and partners.
The team provide great communication and availability. Their advice is easy to understand and they are able to draw on expertise from other departments at short notice.
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Wendy Wilks is well regarded for her experience representing registered providers and local authorities in property acquisitions and housing projects, advising on affordable home agreements and financing matters.
Andrew Shaw is a highly experienced professional in housing development and regeneration. He advises major registered providers, private developers and local authorities across London and the Home Counties, with particular expertise in large-scale land acquisitions and joint venture projects.
We have built a good working relationship with Andrew and appreciate his input.
Andrew is an excellent lawyer who has a clear understanding of our matters, displays commercial acumen and provides pragmatic advice.
Neil is a trusted and very experienced social housing lawyer, with excellent client care skills.
Steven Watts has particular expertise advising registered providers and local authorities on property acquisitions and disposals.
Steven is an excellent lawyer who advises us in a clear manner, taking into account our commercial considerations, and is always fast to respond to queries.
His attention to detail and advice is second to none. He's always there if needed.
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Practice area: Social Housing
Location: North East & Yorkshire
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