
Social Housing
UK Guide 2026 : The South
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About
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.
Clients (10)
- Oriel Housing Limited
- Ocean Housing
- Places for People
- Vivid Housing Ltd
- Aster Group
- Westward Housing
- The Guinness Partnership Limited
- Raven Housing Trust
- Paragon Asra Housing Limited
- Teign Housing
Industries (4)
- Housing
- Social Care
- Charities
- Real Estate
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Work Highlights
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Capsticks represented Abri Group in the acquisition and construction of a high-rise block of flats to provide 81 affordable dwellings.
Strengths
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The advice is professional and easy to understand.
Social Housing respondentUKThe level of communication is high and they can be relied upon to go the extra mile to help us hit deadlines.
Social Housing respondentUKThey have a great way of dissecting complex legal matters and explaining them to clients in a clear way.
Social Housing respondentUKCapsticks are very contactable and personable. They are willing to explain the detail as to the dos and don'ts and give really useful examples.
Social Housing respondentUK
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Michael Owen
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.
He is always very practical, understands our position and implications, and will often provide a risk-based approach.
Social Housing respondentUKMichael is always so prompt, engaging and helpful.
Social Housing respondentUKHe has a great approach to client relationships and always makes time to provide support and advice when required.
Social Housing respondentUK
Band 2 
Band 2 
Sarah Christy
Sarah Christy is a highly experienced legal director at Capsticks with expertise in a wide range of housing issues. She is regularly sought to provide advice on contentious matters such as anti-social behaviour orders and injunctions, powers of arrest and possession orders.
Sarah is very knowledgeable and helpful in her approach to advice and guidance.
Social Housing respondentUKSarah is brilliant - knowledgeable, sensitive and hard-working, always able to answer questions promptly and pre-empt difficult defences to claims.
Social Housing respondentUK
Band 2 
Band 2 
Spencer Vella Sultana
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. I always trust his advice.
Social Housing respondentUK
Ranked Individuals at Capsticks LLP (3)
Members
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Suzanne Smith

Katrina Day

Mike Regan

Spencer Vella Sultana
Head of Department


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