Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
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0870 194 1000About
Provided by Bevan Brittan LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Bevan Brittan advised Peabody on its £8 billion joint venture with Lendlease to deliver 11,500 new homes over 20 years and extend the Docklands Light Railway under the River Thames.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bevan Brittan always tackles any issue with expertise, knowledge and accuracy, offering reassurance in even the most complex situations."
"The team at Bevan Brittan are very committed to meeting the needs of their clients, and continually go above and beyond for them. It is a very commercially astute team who have excellent knowledge."
"Bevan Brittan have the sound ability to consider and advise on complex matters with clear advice. They provide us with consistently good levels of service and excellent responsiveness."
"Bevan Brittan always provide us with quality advice. The team are very responsive and reliable."
"Bevan Brittan give sensible advice that is clearly articulated. Their responses are prompt and to a high standard."
"Bevan Brittan always tackles any issue with expertise, knowledge and accuracy, offering reassurance in even the most complex situations."
"The team at Bevan Brittan are very committed to meeting the needs of their clients, and continually go above and beyond for them. It is a very commercially astute team who have excellent knowledge."
"Bevan Brittan have the sound ability to consider and advise on complex matters with clear advice. They provide us with consistently good levels of service and excellent responsiveness."
"Bevan Brittan always provide us with quality advice. The team are very responsive and reliable."
"Bevan Brittan give sensible advice that is clearly articulated. Their responses are prompt and to a high standard."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Wendy Wilks is fantastic and has great project management skills."
Neil Brand is an experienced housing management practitioner acting for housing associations and local authorities. He offers particular strength in disrepair claims.
"Neil provides a very responsive and effective service."
"Neil is very pragmatic and I trust his judgement. He is a great litigator who is always looking to find best solution for the client and doesn't just want to argue the law for the sake of it."