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Walker Morris LLP

Social Housing

UK Guide 2026 : North East & Yorkshire


Walker Morris LLP

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About

Provided by Walker Morris LLP

We have over 30 years’ experience in the housing sector and cover a broad range of housing law expertise. During this time we have developed a national reputation for our knowledge of the issues faced by the industry and our expertise and problem-solving approach. We specialise in a number areas within the sector including:

Affordable housing – advising on the delivery maintenance and management of affordable housing to a cross-sector client base which includes Homes & Communities Agency, local authorities, Registered Providers, developers and contractors

Housing litigation & management – advising on all aspects of residential and tenant law covering contentious and non-contentious legal advice.

Residential development – providing a full range of legal advice for housebuilder clients from planning, land acquisitions and sales, development and construction, regulatory and health & safety, employment and pensions law, corporate and commercial advice, and litigation & dispute resolution. Our service to residential developer clients includes our dedicated City & Estates Team who manage plot sales and provides a seamless service throughout the lifespan of a development site from acquisition to disposal.

Student accommodation – offering student accommodation developers, operators, investors, education institutions and lenders a comprehensive range of legal services.

Chambers Review

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Social Housing - North East & Yorkshire

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Walker Morris has an impressive team that acts for a wide range of registered providers and developers. The firm advises on a broad spectrum of social housing matters, including housing development, construction projects, governance issues and disputes work. It is also recommended for its advice on procurement matters.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Walker Morris advised First Choice Homes Oldham on the preparation of the sales pack for shared ownership properties, and prepared a sale agreement and shared ownership lease, on a scheme of 14 newbuild plots in Oldham.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Walker Morris stands out in the industry due to its unwavering commitment to excellence whilst ensuring a client-focused approach and delivering innovative problem solving.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • Walker Morris has strong response times, takes ownership of cases, and provides good clarity of advice and succinct drafting. The firm has a solid understanding of the market.

    Social Housing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Chris Woodthorpe
    Band 1Chris Woodthorpe

    Chris Woodthorpe

    Chris Woodthorpe acts for registered providers, developers and local authorities on development projects and site acquisitions and disposals.
  • Band 2Karl Anders
    Band 2Karl Anders

    Karl Anders

    Karl Anders heads the housing management and litigation offering at Walker Morris. He advises clients on housing management and leasing issues. Anders advises on contentious matters such as collective enfranchisement, possession claims and antisocial behaviour injunctions.

    • Karl Anders is knowledgeable and understated.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • With a strong reputation for handling complex and sophisticated matters, Karl is a go-to expert for clients seeking exceptional legal advice.

      Social Housing respondentUK

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North East & Yorkshire

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