Department profile
Bevan Brittan LLP

Social Housing

UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands


Bevan Brittan LLP

Rankings

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Social Housing - West Midlands

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Bevan Brittan acts for registered providers, councils and developers at both a local and national level. The team advises clients across a variety of matters including acquisitions and sales, housing management and funding. It has notable experience advising clients on corporate governance and restructuring issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Bevan Brittan advised ForHousing, a charitable registered provider of social housing, on the sale of its property services business Liberty.

Strengths

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  • Bevan Brittan are absolutely fantastic. The customer service was very detailed and the communication was great. They are helpful.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • They have a very strong team doing tenders and they are very active here with a good, strong client base.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • The service is excellent. Their responsiveness, practical advice and willingness to engage directly with us, whether through on-site visits, training or hands-on support, really sets them apart.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • They are commercial, astute and apply common sense, as well as legal knowledge.

    Social Housing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Sarah Greenhalgh
    Band 3Sarah Greenhalgh

    Sarah Greenhalgh

    Sarah Greenhalgh is a specialist in corporate governance matters affecting the social housing sector. She advises registered providers on matters including mergers, restructuring and regulatory reform.
    • She is responsive, approachable and unflappable. She always delivers what is required in a clear, timely and low-ego way.

      Social Housing respondentUK
  • Associates to watchEmma Holmes
    Associates to watchEmma Holmes

    Emma Holmes

    Emma Holmes is a senior associate based in Birmingham. She regularly assists social housing providers with redevelopment, sales and purchases including land purchases.

    • Emma was very knowledgeable. She gave great customer service and kept us up to date. She was able to break legal language down for us so we could understand what was going on.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • She has great communication and a great level of understanding, and she always puts our needs and interests first.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • She is very pleasant to work with. She explains the legal situation very well and clearly. She had such a huge knowledge of the subject. She was always available and easy to reach.

      Social Housing respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Bevan Brittan LLP (2)

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