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Social Housing
UK Guide 2026 : North East & Yorkshire
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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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Work Highlights
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Bevan Brittan acted for Livv Housing Group in the acquisition of 59 units of affordable housing from Redrow Homes Limited.
Strengths
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Bevan Brittan has good knowledge of the sector and is very easy to deal with.
Social Housing respondentUKThe firm has a detailed knowledge of our operations and company structure. Bevan Brittan understands our red lines and keep us compliant and protected.
Social Housing respondentUKI have yet to come across a legal matter that Bevan Brittan could not assist with. The team provides a consistently high level of service and is always available to help.
Social Housing respondentUKBevan Brittan has a wealth of experience and knowledge on all aspects of property development and social housing. The firm has a wide range of experienced lawyers.
Social Housing respondentUKThe team provides good-quality work and understands client requirements and priorities.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Julie Cowan-Clark
Julie Cowan-Clark regularly advises housing associations on the purchase of development land and units. She also has notable experience assisting clients on regeneration projects involving joint ventures. Julie Cowan-Clark provides a very dedicated and professional service.
Social Housing respondentUKJulie has an extensive depth of legal knowledge and the compassion to explain sophisticated matters. Regardless of how busy Julie is, she will always explain the best options and her reasoning.
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Band 1 Richard Stirk
Richard Stirk advises both developers and housing associations on a variety of different property transactions and acquisitions. Richard knows social housing really well.
Social Housing respondentUKI value his knowledge and experience.
Social Housing respondentUKHe has great knowledge of the sector and I always look forward to working with him.
Social Housing respondentUK
Band 3 
Band 3 John Cox
John Cox focuses his practice on housing management in the social housing sector. He advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
Ranked Individuals at Bevan Brittan LLP (3)
North East & Yorkshire
Julie Cowan-Clark
Social Housing
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Social Housing
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Social Housing
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