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Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Social Housing

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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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 - South West

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • The team all provide detailed knowledge of the legal setting and our own business requirements.

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  • Trowers & Hamlins are willing to go above and beyond to ensure timeframes are met.

    Social Housing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Hilary Pitts
    Hilary Pitts

    Hilary Pitts

    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.

      Social Housing respondentUK
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  • Georgina Savill-James
    Georgina Savill-James

    Georgina Savill-James

    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.

      Social Housing respondentUK
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  • Jack Frier
    Jack Frier

    Jack Frier

    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.

      Social Housing respondentUK
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  • Alex Frankland
    Alex Frankland

    Alex Frankland

    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.

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