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Clarke Willmott LLP

Social Housing

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Clarke Willmott LLP

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Social Housing - South West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Clarke Willmott has a highly regarded team with expertise in asset management, development and procurement matters. The firm is also active in property litigation and on the lending side of the social housing market. It acts for a strong portfolio of regional registered providers and offers additional expertise in housing management and disrepair claims.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clarke Willmott acted for Stonewater on the acquisition of land in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, for the construction of 128 affordable homes.

Strengths

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  • The firm has the ability to structure complex deals in a way that protects our interests.

    Social Housing respondentUK

  • The team provide solid communication and clear explanation of actions. They handle issues superbly.

    Social Housing respondentUK

  • The Clarke Willmott team have exceptional knowledge and communication.

    Social Housing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Helen Wittram
    Helen Wittram

    Helen Wittram

    Helen Wittram has a strong social housing development practice. She frequently advises registered providers on development schemes, joint ventures and framework agreements.

    • Helen has an excellent understanding of our business needs, breadth of knowledge and experience.

      Social Housing respondentUK

    • Helen has a strong track record of dealing with complex purchases and I would have no hesitation in recommending her services to prospective clients.

      Social Housing respondentUK
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  • Oliver Smedley
    Oliver Smedley

    Oliver Smedley

    Oliver Smedley leads the firm's social housing development team. He regularly advises registered providers on a range of development matters including site acquisitions and joint venture agreements.

    • Oliver has a lot of in-depth knowledge.

      Social Housing respondentUK

    • Oliver is very commercial. He's very good at being able to picture and deliver the type of deal that we want and get us to a risk-mitigating position.

      Social Housing respondentUK

    • He's a very good operator.

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  • Kary Withers
    Kary Withers

    Kary Withers

    Kary Withers offers notable experience in advising providers of social housing on property litigation, acting in disputes for top-drawer registered providers across the country.

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