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Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Social Housing

UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands

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Trowers & Hamlins LLP

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Affordable housing is part of our firm's DNA and we’ve worked in the sector for over 50 years.

Trusted to work on the most complex affordable housing issues, we have a deep experience of working with the regulator as well as an in-depth understanding of how the sector has evolved and the exciting future that lies ahead. As a firm we are renowned for our expertise in bringing public and private sectors together and helping our clients make the most of innovative partnership and joint venture opportunities.

Our experience includes working on the groundbreaking Meridian Water development.  We advised on the restructuring of Peabody – one of the UK’s most iconic housing associations. And we are helping to drive projects on Newcastle’s Byker Estate, London’s Barking Riverside, Plymouth’s North Prospect and Hyde Group's acquisition and redevelopment of 14 acres at Charlton Riverside.




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Social Housing - West Midlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Trowers & Hamlins has notable experience acting for registered providers on a number of issues, including complex acquisitions and stock transfers. It offers a full spectrum of services which range from development to funding as well as advising on a host of housing management matters. The firm also has expertise in advising on the establishment of new social housing companies. The firm's diverse client base includes numerous traditional registered providers and newer non-profit providers, investors and development companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Trowers & Hamlins represented Midland Heart on the disposal of 1,567 units of affordable housing to Housing 21 in a deal worth more than £90 million.

Strengths

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  • All contacts have a good grasp of our projects and have been able to pick up queries as and when needed. They are quick to respond, and also to remind us when info is needed from us to proceed.

    Social Housing respondentUK

  • I really like their ability to solve problems. We were very impressed with their pragmatism and their effort and drive. We would not have got the deal done without them.

    Social Housing respondentUK

  • Trowers & Hamlins were careful to advise on the state of the contract in comparison to other contracts seen within the industry. The firm acted with care and in our best interest.

    Social Housing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Yetunde Dania
    Yetunde Dania

    Yetunde Dania

    Yetunde Dania advises registered providers on the full range of housing management issues. She has notable strength handling anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession proceedings and disrepair claims. Dania has further experience handling succession matters and tenancy fraud.

    • She is well thought of in the industry and has developed a good team.

      Social Housing respondentUK

    • She is a go-to name in this space.

      Social Housing respondentUK
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  • Dorota Pawlowski
    Dorota Pawlowski

    Dorota Pawlowski

    Dorota Pawlowski is an experienced lawyer who advises registered providers on a range of housing management issues. Her work includes acting for clients concerning anti-social behaviour issues, succession, tenancy fraud and disrepair claims.

    • She is really sensible and understands issues well.

      Social Housing respondentUK

    • She is a very good housing management lawyer.

      Social Housing respondentUK
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West Midlands

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