Department profile
Wilson Nesbitt

Social Housing

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


Wilson Nesbitt

Rankings

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Social Housing - Northern Ireland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Wilson Nesbitt is praised for its social housing practice, largely acting for significant housing associations and developers. Its particular strengths are in real estate finance concerning social housing matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Wilson Nesbitt represented Radius Housing in the £16 million forward funding of a 98-dwelling development at Bawn Wall, Newtownards.

Strengths

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  • They maintain a high level of service, efficiency, effectiveness and have a good understanding of us and our needs.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • They demonstrate great initiative and consistently help us overcome any challenges that arise.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • Wilson Nesbitt are very efficient at taking the initiative in breaking down complex tasks into their constituent parts and dealing with these efficiently and quickly.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • Wilson Nesbitt are efficient and proactive in delivering clear, timely advice.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • The team have extensive experience and a deep understanding of the sector, particularly in meeting the expectations of housing associations.

    Social Housing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Drew Nesbitt
    Band 2Drew Nesbitt

    Drew Nesbitt

    Drew Nesbitt heads the social housing practice and is renowned for his expertise in advising developers across a range of social housing matters such as regeneration projects.

    • Drew is commercially astute, highly responsive and gives great advice.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • Drew is very responsive, aware of our timelines and very accommodating.

      Social Housing respondentUK
  • Associates to watchChi Ting Yip
    Associates to watchChi Ting Yip

    Chi Ting Yip

    Chi Ting Yip is a highly experienced associate with a strong focus on social housing transactional matters. She is adept at advising social housing developers and providers on cases involving financing, contract negotiations and disputes.

    • Chi Ting Tip provides an excellent and very professional service.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • She is efficient and friendly yet professional. As an up-and-coming associate, I trust her advice and expect her to be a leader in the field in the future.

      Social Housing respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Wilson Nesbitt (2)

Northern Ireland

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