Department profile
Devonshires LLP

Social Housing

UK Guide 2026 : North East & Yorkshire


Devonshires LLP

Rankings

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Social Housing - North East & Yorkshire

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Devonshires has a recognised team who focus on supporting housing associations in legal matters and challenges. Its advice runs the remit of social housing, providing assistance on management reviews, acquisitions and governance issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Devonshires advised Anchor on the refinancing of their £325 million revolving credit facility.

Strengths

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  • Devonshires has a collaborative approach and is an extension of our internal team. The firm undertakes work for us with care and always puts us first.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • Devonshires has specialised knowledge of portfolio transactions, and is approachable and well regarded.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • The Devonshires team is incredibly hard-working, and provides a very personal, caring and 'extra mile' service. They are more than capable of tackling the most complex of matters.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • Their extensive sector knowledge and tailored, high-quality advice ensure we receive practical and strategic solutions, even in the most time-sensitive matters.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • The firm knows our organisation and how we work and has a breadth of knowledge. The team can always find a relevant expert and gives very speedy responses to emails.

    Social Housing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Elad Yasdi
    Band 2Elad Yasdi

    Elad Yasdi

    Elad Yasdi is an experienced social housing specialist who focuses his practice on complex transactions and development projects. He heads the tenanted portfolio offering at Devonshires.
    • Elad is an excellent lawyer who consistently goes above and beyond. A friendly, approachable and professional individual, Elad is a real credit to the firm.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • His attention to detail and strategic approach make a real difference in achieving a positive outcome. He's a people person and understands clients' needs by listening and devising a plan of action.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • He is approachable, knowledgeable and highly responsive, with a rare ability to simplify complex legal matters into clear, actionable advice, ensuring clients feel confident in their decisions.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • Elad Yasdi has a really good way of explaining things and he is very pragmatic.

      Social Housing respondentUK
  • Band 3Chris Drabble
    Band 3Chris Drabble

    Chris Drabble

    Chris Drabble is noted for his experience advising a range of housing associations on varied and complex legal matters including acquisitions and private placements.

  • Up and ComingZoe McLean-Wells
    Up and ComingZoe McLean-Wells

    Zoe McLean-Wells

    Zoe McLean-Wells focuses her practice on advising registered providers on a range of contentious and non-contentious housing management matters. These include issues such as possession proceedings, lease drafting and interpretation, as well as service charges.
    • Zoe has always been extremely helpful and knowledgeable on all subject matters that I work on with her. I cannot recommend her enough.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • She has a meticulous grasp of detail in even the most complex of cases. Her knowledge of the law is deep and her tactical application of it is exceptional.

      Social Housing respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Devonshires LLP (3)

North East & Yorkshire

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