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Freeths LLP

Social Housing

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Freeths LLP

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Social Housing - East Midlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Freeths acts for registered providers and developers on a wide range of social housing matters, including acquisitions and sales, as well as construction projects. The firm also has experience assisting councils with joint ventures and investment partnerships. It offers additional strength in housing management and governance matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Freeths acted for Longhurst Group on the purchase of 102 affordable and additionality units across two sites within Lincolnshire.

Strengths

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  • Freeths are extremely competent, professional and care about protecting their client. They act quickly, build relationships and are responsive.

    Social Housing respondentUK

  • Freeths are easily accessible and down to earth, and tailor their advice to how I like it presented.

    Social Housing respondentUK

  • The Freeths team have expert knowledge in all aspects of land and development, including affordable housing package schemes.

    Social Housing respondentUK

  • The team at Freeths showed commercial awareness alongside a detailed understanding of complex legal issues. This combination set them apart from others in the industry.

    Social Housing respondentUK

  • What sets Freeths apart is their commercially pragmatic approach. They don’t get bogged down in points that stall progress. Instead, they focus on finding solutions that keep deals moving.

    Social Housing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sarah Rowe
    Sarah Rowe

    Sarah Rowe

    Director Sarah Rowe heads the social housing team at Freeths. She advises a range of clients, including registered providers and property developers, on acquisitions and leases.

    • Sarah's knowledge and experience was invaluable when dealing with complex contract issues.

      Social Housing respondentUK

    • Sarah is excellent in all areas.

      Social Housing respondentUK

    • Sarah is wonderful! She is well versed in her clients' constraints, responsive and explains things in layman's terms. She's just excellent.

      Social Housing respondentUK

    • Sarah is easy to deal with and knows her stuff.

      Social Housing respondentUK
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