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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:
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.
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Forbes assisted Great Places Housing Association with its appeal against an access injunction.
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Forbes don't make you feel like you are just another client. The relationship built within the team is invaluable.
Forbes always take commercial awareness into account and advise accordingly.
Forbes don't make you feel like you are just another client. The relationship built within the team is invaluable.
Forbes always take commercial awareness into account and advise accordingly.
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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 is amazing and so approachable. She provides great constructive advice and is also extremely responsive to questions and queries.
Shirley is absolutely fantastic. Her customer care is exemplary, her expertise and dedication is unmatched, and she is very good in a court setting.
Shirley is very prompt with communications and she is quick at providing solutions and advice, even when cases take an unexpected direction.
She is patient, understanding and explains everything step by step. She has kept me updated throughout the whole process and is always on hand should I need to run something by her.
Lachlan McLean attracts praise for his handling of disputes in the social housing field and shows experience in defending clients against commercial claims.
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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
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