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Social Housing - London (Firms)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Birketts has a multifaceted team with expertise in both housing management and development. The firm has an excellent track record in attaining injunctions and possession orders following anti-social and criminal behaviour. It has further expertise in disrepair issues and transactional property matters, such as plot sales. The housing management team is also noted for its strength in leasehold and shared ownership issues. The team has additional aptitude in policy and tenancy review matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Birketts advised Eastlight Community Homes on its acquisition of 86 units from Bloor Homes for £23.5 million.

Strengths

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Birketts are always on hand to offer advice, and the team are very prompt and efficient. They know how we work and we know how they work, leading to great positive outcomes from our relationship.

Social Housing respondent
UK

Birketts has an extremely strong social housing team, with solicitors at all levels of seniority and price point, enabling them to act for a range of clients and provide excellent service to each.

Social Housing respondent
UK

Birketts are particularly good with social housing issues and provide a brilliant service. I can't speak highly enough of them.

Social Housing respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Harmer
3
Band 3

Andrew Harmer is highly regarded for his practice representing registered providers in contentious matters. His experience includes advising on possession orders and injunction proceedings.

Andrew Harmer is an excellent leader whose quiet authority commands the respect of all those around him. He is an exceptional performer.

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3
Thaine Wilson
3
Band 3
Thaine Wilson is highly regarded for his contentious housing practice acting for clients on a wide range of matters, with particular expertise in possession proceedings.

Thaine Wilson is a brilliant housing lawyer who is loved by his clients and is a delight to work with. He has a superb housing instinct.

Thaine Wilson is always available, informative and to the point. He feels like an extension of our team.

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Jonathan Hulley
4
Jonathan Hulley
4
Band 4
Jonathan Hulley is recognised for his expertise in housing management, advising registered providers on procedure, policy and best practice. He offers particular experience in anti-social behaviour and disrepair matters.
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Birketts LLP

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Andrew Harmer
3
Band 3
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Thaine Wilson
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Band 3
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Jonathan Hulley
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Jonathan Hulley
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Band 4
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