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Social Housing
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Winckworth Sherwood advised Longhurst on its merger with Grand Union.
Strengths
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The team has integrated smoothly with our own and is able to call on relevant depth of expertise where required.
Social Housing respondentUKWinckworth Sherwood's team has unrivalled knowledge of the areas in which they specialise. They are master tacticians.
Social Housing respondentUKThey are responsive, provide clear advice and are problem solvers.
Social Housing respondentUKWinckworth Sherwood has a wealth of market experience and a strong reputation in this area of work.
Social Housing respondentUKThey have the ability to act swiftly while providing advice which is informed and knowledgeable. They also have the commercial expertise to ensure that we find solutions to complicated legal matters.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Band 1 Charlie Proddow
Charlie Proddow acts for housing associations on development and regeneration projects, with further experience handling property transactions and funding issues. Charlie Proddow is an absolute asset for Winckworth Sherwood and performs exceptionally in complex matters. His involvement in matters for our organisation has absolutely added value.
Social Housing respondentUKCharlie is very experienced; he understands our team and what we want.
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Band 2 Shazia Bashir
Shazia Bashir acts for registered providers, local authorities and developers on matters surrounding regeneration and mixed-use development projects as well as advising on the purchase of affordable housing units. Shazia is able to project manage and deliver a good service to us.
Social Housing respondentUKShe is approachable and quite pragmatic as well.
Social Housing respondentUKShazia has very good all-round knowledge.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Charlotte Cook
Charlotte Cook has long-standing expertise in social housing, particularly advising registered providers, NHS bodies and local authorities. She regularly advises clients on property purchases and the acquisition of development sites from local authorities.
We aways receive a fantastic service from Charlotte.
Social Housing respondentUKCharlotte is great to work with, accessible and knowledgeable, and ensures we are able to get opportunities over the line.
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Band 4 Band 4 Ruth Barnes
Ruth Barnes has significant experience in the social housing sector and is praised for her in-depth knowledge of plot sale matters. She is well versed in shared ownership and rental property issues.
Up and Coming Up and Coming Liam Hale
Liam Hale acts for registered providers on a wide range of matters, including anti-social behaviour, possession and disrepair claims.
Liam Hale is a master tactician and he is always on top of the detail of his cases.
Social Housing respondentUKLiam's knowledge is really excellent.
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Ranked Individuals at Winckworth Sherwood (5)
London (Firms)
Charlie Proddow
Social Housing
View profile Shazia Bashir
Social Housing
View profile Charlotte Cook
Social Housing
View profile Ruth Barnes
Social Housing
View profile Liam Hale
Social Housing
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