About

Provided by Shakespeare Martineau

Delivering affordable housing that meets the needs of residents, landlords and communities has never been more complex. In the social housing sector, developers and registered providers face increasing pressure to deliver – all while dealing with regulatory change, rising costs, and the push for greater sustainability.

At Shakespeare Martineau, we bring together sector-leading specialists across residential and commercial development, planning, construction, housing management, governance, finance and funding, employment, and corporate law – all under one roof. Our social housing expertise means we work with registered providers, developers, investors and local authorities to deliver homes at scale and at pace. We provide a focused and value-for-money service, combining pragmatic, business-oriented advice with an understanding of our clients’ strategic objectives and drivers, together with a strong sense of social responsibility. We are passionate about making long-lasting change, going above and beyond to exceed our clients’ expectations.

We are always driven by our core ethos: belonging begins with a home. Our blend of legal expertise and sector focus ensures efficiency at every stage, helping clients maximise returns while delivering housing that creates lasting community impact.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Social Housing - West Midlands

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Shakespeare Martineau is well versed in contentious and non-contentious housing management, as well as the acquisition of land and development projects. The firm works with a variety of asset types, including shared ownership properties and homes for the elderly. The team has a robust client base, including a number of regional and national registered providers. It offers strengths in corporate governance and regulatory matters, including charity law issues.

Work Highlights

  • Shakespeare Martineau advised Nottingham Community Housing Association on the disposal of around 100 properties worth a total of around £6.5 million.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Members

Provided by Shakespeare Martineau

Anita Rasaratnam

Emma Joy Smith

Head of Department

Gary Ekpenyoung

Michael Lang

Sonal Panesar

Sophie Hunter

Stewart Freeman

Vicci Faulkner