Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
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(020) 8780 2211About
Provided by Capsticks LLP
We are one of the largest regional teams serving the social housing sector in the South of England, with 10 partners and over 50 housing practitioners working with the major housing associations. Nationally, Capsticks is the fastest growing housing firm in the country. In the South, our particular expertise lies in housing and leasehold management, asset management, development, corporate and securitisation, planning and construction.
Our housing advisory service assists housing providers to deliver excellent housing services in a challenging environment. We’ll inspire you by new ways of working, learning from good practice and avoiding the failings of the past. We deliver a range of practical and innovative solutions for clients across the country on a one to one or group basis.
Unlike many firms we have lawyers who are experts in leasehold and home ownership issues located across the country. We're leaders in residential leasehold work and have advised many housing providers on Tribunal applications, policies and procedures, and remedies available in the event of leaseholder default.
Our team advises on all aspects of housing management from the most serious ASB cases to complex succession disputes. We regularly undertake national cases or major tenancy and policy reviews, particularly on flexible tenure and tenancy renewal/termination. Our ethos is to work in partnership with clients to understand their requirements, and ensure they get value for money.
Chambers Review
Capsticks acts for some of the largest regional registered providers on the full spectrum of housing matters. The firm is frequently sought out to advise on tenancy management and litigation. Its other services include advice on development and regeneration, governance and regulation. The team offers particular strength in matters arising from anti-social behaviour. It has further notable experience in asset management, joint ventures and leasehold matters.
Work Highlights
- Capsticks represented Oriel Housing in a land and build package deal to acquire 124 new dwellings to be used as affordable housing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They fully understand our values and listen to our business needs. Their knowledge of the sector is amazing."
"There is a wealth of knowledge and experience within the team. The team have an excellent awareness of the housing sector and what is important to both business and community."
"Capsticks' lawyers cater for all of our housing requirements. They are prompt, friendly, approachable and straightforward. Their advice remains consistent with market and business change."
"They fully understand our values and listen to our business needs. Their knowledge of the sector is amazing."
"There is a wealth of knowledge and experience within the team. The team have an excellent awareness of the housing sector and what is important to both business and community."
"Capsticks' lawyers cater for all of our housing requirements. They are prompt, friendly, approachable and straightforward. Their advice remains consistent with market and business change."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Owen is head of the firm's housing management practice and is recognised for his expertise in housing management, acting for registered providers and councils. He regularly advises on possession proceedings and disrepair claims.
"Mike Owen is an excellent leader. He's incredibly affable and knowledgeable."
"He's very responsive, he provides updates and he makes things very easy to understand."
"Mike continues to be a great support. His knowledge is vast and his ability to engage the team is second to none. Mike will respond to queries day or night and is always there to support."
Spencer Vella Sultana is head of the housing and regeneration team in the firm's Winchester office. He regularly acts for registered provider clients, with particular experience advising on housing development projects.
"Spencer is personable and his communication is prompt. Spencer understands the nature of our business and therefore how to deliver the best outcomes for each instruction."
Ranked Lawyers at
Capsticks LLP
The South
Members
Provided by Capsticks LLP
Katrina Day
Head of Department
Mike Regan
Spencer Vella Sultana
Head of Department
Suzanne Smith
Clients
Provided by Capsticks LLP
Aster Group
Ocean Housing
Oriel Housing Limited
Paragon Asra Housing Limited
Places for People
Raven Housing Trust
Teign Housing
The Guinness Partnership Limited
Vivid Housing Ltd
Westward Housing
Industries
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Charities
Housing
Real Estate
Social Care