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Provided by Devonshires LLP
The story of Devonshires began in 1840 when we first opened our doors and began dispensing legal advice, quickly establishing a reputation for cutting edge expertise combined with down to earth approachability. By the early 1970’s we were specialising in the housing sector, developing an expertise in social housing which today forms a vital core of our business. This lengthy track record has led to a level of expertise and depth of knowledge which means we can work with a range of Registered Providers (RPs), safe in the knowledge that, whilst every provider is different, each has to work within the existing statutory framework, a framework which we, in our work for the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), have played a key part in developing. Our longevity indicates to clients just how experienced and dedicated we are when it comes to working within this sector.
Our excellent working relationship with the Regulator of Social Housing, the Department for Communities and Local Government, the National Housing Federation, Charity Commission, Financial Conduct Authority and the Care Quality Commission, means that we are ever alert to the very latest developments in the field, and we combine this knowledge with a determination to work hand in hand with our clients.
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Devonshires has an esteemed practice with long-standing experience in social housing issues. The firm acts for a vast array of registered providers, as well as local authorities, developers and funders, on matters including housing management and governance. It provides wide-ranging expertise in the field, spanning fraud, regulatory issues, procurement and development projects, and offers further experience in finance matters.
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Devonshires advised Places for People on its merger with Origin Housing.
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Their name is synonymous with the affordable housing sector.
The team is very collegiate and excellent to work with through a transaction.
Devonshires' team is good at relationship management, provides commonsense and commercial judgement and is sound and unflustered in complex cases.
Devonshires is able to balance the delivery of advice in a clear, concise way while also being comprehensive enough to avoid ambiguity and manage risk.
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Andrew Cowan is highly adept at advising major registered providers on noteworthy social housing transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. He is also skilled in advising on governance matters.
Andrew Cowan is a very experienced and insightful lawyer.
Donna McCarthy offers notable experience as a housing litigation specialist, representing registered providers in possession proceedings, injunctions and disrepair claims.
Donna is inspirational – she is very impressive. She is very good at listening at what the clients want and need, and she thinks about what they want to achieve. She's a great role model.
Jonathan is a really experienced and pragmatic solicitor. He is solution-focused and able to unpick complex problems to find a way forward.
He is clever and a good communicator.
Jonathan Jarvis advises clients on a wide range of services in the housing sector including joint ventures, mergers and regeneration projects.
Jonathan has a deep understanding of the sector and what clients need.
Jonathan goes above and beyond. He has a deep understanding of the housing sector and combines that with his understanding of our business and strategy to make useful and helpful suggestions.
Triya Maicha has a wealth of experience advising registered provider clients involved in large-scale regeneration projects. She also has in-depth knowledge of other matters including joint ventures.
Triya is very good at getting the deal done.
Mark Foxcroft has considerable experience in property litigation, with a particular focus on leasehold matters. He also advises registered providers in relation to fire safety issues.
Mark is very smart and experienced in social housing. He has very good judgement.
Mark provides an excellent service and encourages his team to do the same.
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Provided by Devonshires LLP
Kirsty Thompson
Kris Kelliher
Jonathan Jarvis
Caroline Mostowfi
Hannah Langford
Mark London
Asif Patel
Dan Moan
Mark Foxcroft
Donna McCarthy
Elad Yasdi
Triya Maicha
Matthew Cocklin
Lee Russell
James Lyons
Neil Lawlor
Michelle Mullen
Aruna Sarwar
Katie Maguire
Jonathan Corris
Donna McCarthy
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Practice area: Social Housing
Location: North East & Yorkshire
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