Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 2
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01254 222399About
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Forbes is independently recognised as market-leading lawyers to the housing sector. Acting for over 100 registered providers our clients range from individual housing associations to groups with over 70,000 properties with an often complex range of legal requirements.
Our specialism, partnership approach, "one-stop-shop" service, size of our team, quality of our lawyers and value for money approach is what differentiates us from our competitors.
The housing group comprises four main areas of expertise:
- Development, regeneration and home ownership
- Housing management and tenancy enforcement
- Corporate, governance and procurement
- Employment and HR
Our team is one of the largest in the country. The department presents a comprehensive range of disciplines, designed to meet the full spectrum of RP client needs.
We understand the housing sector and current issues facing registered providers and ALMOs which include the growing need for good quality affordable housing in safe communities against a backdrop of reduced funding, regulatory changes, welfare reform and the requirement for value for money.
We offer a cradle to grave service and boast for example a talented group of advocates which enable cases to be dealt with seamlessly within the team meaning that our clients do not need to outsource. The unique set of specialisms and the depth of our experience enables our clients to adopt an immediate confidence in us.
Chambers Review
Forbes has an esteemed department providing property, governance, employment and housing management services to an enviable list of national registered providers. It offers additional strengths in leasehold, development and procurement matters.
Strengths
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"Forbes are able to understand your requirements in complex or sophisticated matters and provide full and comprehensive advice."
"The team's attention to detail is particularly commendable."
"The firm can support on complex cases in a clear and concise manner, either immediately or within a very short timescale."
"Forbes are quick to communicate, and no matter how complicated the enquiry is, you always feel like nothing is too much trouble."
"It's a highly knowledgeable team in all areas of affordable housing."
"Forbes are able to understand your requirements in complex or sophisticated matters and provide full and comprehensive advice."
"The team's attention to detail is particularly commendable."
"The firm can support on complex cases in a clear and concise manner, either immediately or within a very short timescale."
"Forbes are quick to communicate, and no matter how complicated the enquiry is, you always feel like nothing is too much trouble."
"It's a highly knowledgeable team in all areas of affordable housing."
Notable Practitioners
Lachlan McLean attracts praise for his handling of disputes in the social housing field and shows experience in defending clients against commercial claims.
"He does complicated landlord and tenant issues alongside service charge disputes. He has a good reputation in the area."
Shirley Faragher assists registered providers with an array of housing management issues, notably succession proceedings, possession against trespassers and tenancy enforcement, as well as disability issues and human rights.
"Shirley's knowledge and legal expertise has been invaluable. I am confident and comfortable in approaching her and can always rely on her to quickly provide a response to any query I have."
"Shirley always gives thorough advice and enables us to make fully informed decisions. Her dedication is second to none."
"The turnaround time of Shirley's work is exceptional and we have had some fantastic results in court with her."
"Shirley is responsive and keeps me fully up to speed with the case and any next steps."
Ranked Lawyers at
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North West
Members
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Alexandra Berry
Bethany Paliga
Catherine Kennedy
Head of Department
Daniel Milnes
Head of Department
Elizabeth Bower
Ella A. Khawaja Tucker
Ifra Chaudhury
Jonathan Holden
Kirsty Varley
Lara Hanson
Lauren Fisher
Lyndsay Baxter
Rebecca Webster
Ruth Rule-Mullen
Sam Gorrell
Samantha Robinson
Sarah Davisworth
Shirley Faragher
Industries
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Housing