Social Housing - London (Firms)
What the Team is Known For
TLT has a highly regarded team providing a wide range of services in this area, with a focus on development work such as large regeneration schemes and stock rationalisation projects. It also has notable strength advising registered providers on social housing funding and continues to handle Right to Buy cases for local authorities. The team offers further expertise in regulatory and governance issues.
Strengths
"I always feel fully supported by TLT with its assurance that other team members can be brought in quickly to provide comprehensive advice and support."
"The lawyers at TLT are experienced, responsive and helpful."
"TLT does complex work for us which requires skilled project management to achieve the desired outcome. The team is able to anticipate our commercial needs and has the strength in depth to meet them."
"The lawyers at TLT have experience in a wide range of challenging issues on which they can draw to provide strong advice. Where we have urgent requests, these are always dealt with quickly."
"The team at TLT are clear and comprehensive in their advice, and thorough. They work positively through challenges."
Work Highlights
TLT advised Waltham Forest on its £250 million regeneration of the Score Centre in Leyton to deliver 715 new homes and public facilities.
Notable Practitioners
Linda Convery acts for housing associations on issues stemming from social housing development projects, including those relating to shared ownership schemes such as service charge issues and funding matters. "Linda Convery offers a good service." "Linda Convery demonstrates tenacity and determination to find solutions in the midst of challenging negotiations." "Linda Convery provides an excellent service and takes the utmost proactive approach."
Shazia Bashir acts for registered providers, local authorities and developers on matters surrounding regeneration and mixed-use development projects as well as advising on the purchase of affordable housing units. "Shazia flagged issues early and negotiated clearly with the other side. She had a strong understanding of the work required, guiding us to understand requirements." "It is really good working with Shazia. She is helpful and knowledgeable."
