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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.



Chambers Review

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Social Housing - South West

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Trowers & Hamlins has a leading social housing practice recognised for its significant experience in council housing finance matters, large-scale acquisitions and sophisticated developments. Its impressively broad-based expertise includes assisting with the establishment of new-generation housing companies and advice to the regulator on funding initiatives.

Work Highlights

  • Trowers & Hamlins continued to act for Vistry Group on the expansion of its existing position in Sherford, the new town Vistry is building on the outskirts of Plymouth.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Hilary Pitts
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Hilary Pitts
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Band 1
Hilary Pitts routinely advises housing associations on development projects and reorganisation transactions. She also has experience advising clients on site acquisitions and joint ventures.

Hilary is easy to work with and is very knowledgeable.

Georgina Savill-James
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Georgina Savill-James
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Band 2

Georgina Savill-James's social housing practice includes advising on regenerations and mixed-use developments, and transactions. It also sees her act for a broad client base that includes investors.

Georgina is a very strong development property lawyer.

Jack Frier
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Jack Frier
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Up and Coming
Jack Frier is recommended for his representation of registered providers. He has experience advising clients on a range of development mandates including acquisitions and joint venture agreements.

Jack is a reliable and helpful leader. The fact that this is backed with excellent legal knowledge and ability makes him a first call on many matters.

Alex Frankland
Alex Frankland
Associates to watch
Alex Frankland is a senior associate based in Exeter. He regularly advises housing providers and associations on significant acquisitions.

Alex knows us very well. He knows how we work, our approach and our commercial and risk appetite.

Ranked Lawyers at
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South West

Social Housing

Hilary Pitts
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Hilary Pitts
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Band 1
Georgina Savill-James
2
Georgina Savill-James
2
Band 2
Jack Frier
U
Jack Frier
U
Up and Coming
Alex Frankland
Alex Frankland
Associates to watch

Members

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