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Clarke Willmott LLP

Social Housing: Finance

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Clarke Willmott LLP

Rankings

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Social Housing: Finance - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Clarke Willmott handles a wide range of social housing finance matters, particularly out of its Cardiff office. The team is experienced in advising a range of housing associations and their funders in relation to projects in Wales, and is also equipped to advise on developments nationwide. Its areas of expertise include private placements, bilateral and syndicated loans, and revolving credit facilities.

Work Highlights

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  • Clarke Willmott advised Hafod Housing Association on a £20 million revolving credit facility made available by Bank of Scotland.

Strengths

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  • They are trusted advisers for us as they are approachable and pragmatic. They are experts in their field and deliver on timescales.

    Social Housing: Finance respondentUK
  • Their work is to a high standard and their technical ability and advice is always spot on.

    Social Housing: Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Vicky Kells
    Band 2Vicky Kells

    Vicky Kells

    Vicky Kells routinely advises housing associations and lenders on revolving credit facilities and property charging, as well as securities matters arising out of private placements.
    • Vicky is very approachable and very much at the top of her game.

      Social Housing: Finance respondentUK
    • Vicky is considered to be an expert in her field; she is very knowledgeable.

      Social Housing: Finance respondentUK
  • Band 3Fraser Macrae
    Band 3Fraser Macrae

    Fraser Macrae

    Fraser Macrae regularly advises social housing sector borrowers and lenders on funding arrangements such as bilateral and syndicated loans and private placement bonds.
    • Fraser is absolutely brilliant. He is very receptive, open and supportive. He keeps abreast of changes for us.

      Social Housing: Finance respondentUK
    • Fraser is very approachable and experienced in his field.

      Social Housing: Finance respondentUK

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