Social Housing - North West
What the Team is Known For
Brabners has a top-quality practice handling the full range of housing law for regional and national social housing providers. The firm advises on large-scale regeneration projects, procurement matters and a range of governance and regulatory issues. It is regularly called on by registered providers to advise on disrepair claims. The team offers further expertise in charity law and matters of racial discrimination and equality.
Strengths
"Brabners provide an excellent level of service and are fully responsive to their clients' needs."
"Brabners are good at translating complex situations into layman's terms and, more importantly, providing commercially based solutions."
"The team provides good communication and is quick to highlight any issues that need immediate attention."
"I can rely on the firm to cover a wide range of legal matters."
"Brabners offers extremely thorough and clear legal advice. They're also always on hand to answer any queries and are well equipped to deal with complex matters."
Work Highlights
Brabners represented Castles & Coasts Housing Association in its turnkey purchase of 53 units across five Cumbrian development sites.
Notable Practitioners
Alistair Fletcher maintains an excellent reputation for his non-contentious capabilities, which include advising on governance and regulatory concerns. He has further strength handling acquisitions and funding arrangements. "Alistair has a wealth of knowledge and is such a great guy."
Ian Alderson is well known for his experience and handling of contentious social housing mandates. He heads up the housing and regeneration sector at Brabners, which encompasses the development of the practice at the firm.
Josephine Morton offers particular strength representing housing associations in management issues, including anti-social behaviour injunctions and possession and disrepair claims.
Rupert Gill focuses his practice on advising registered providers on a range of mergers and corporate acquisitions, as well as joint ventures and funding issues. "He's very experienced in the sector."
Zoe Conroy has a growing social housing practice that sees her represent both local and national registered providers in a range of matters. These include possession claims and disrepair, as well as general leasehold management issues. "She has a good reputation and is very well respected."
