Social Housing | UK

Devonshires has an esteemed practice with a leading presence and longstanding experience in social housing issues. The firm acts for more than 200 registered providers, as well as local authorities, developers and funders, on an array of matters including housing management and governance. It provides wide-ranging expertise in the field, spanning fraud, regulatory issues, procurement and development projects, and offers further experience in finance matters.

Trowers & Hamlins is a leading national firm with expertise in all areas of social housing law, advising a broad client base of both public and private organisations. Known particularly for its strength in social housing finance, including self-financing, the team also has an impressive record of innovative policy work in affordable housing. The team has the experience and knowledge to advise on sizeable joint venture projects. It frequently advises regulatory bodies on funding initiatives.

Capsticks has particular expertise in housing management, including anti-social behaviour and disrepair claims. It is also noted for its work on leasehold property matters, as well as securitisation and governance issues. The team has additional expertise in advising on joint venture agreements and stock transfers.

Winckworth Sherwood has a respected practice advising housing associations on major mergers, governance structures and regeneration. The firm acts for national house builders, local authorities and residential property funds. It offers a comprehensive service, including advice on tax and finance matters, and property litigation. It is also noted for its conveyancing work.

Bevan Brittan has a fast-growing social housing practice offering a range of services in the areas of housing management, property and development, and finance. The firm frequently acts for housing associations and local authorities on joint venture arrangements and acquisition projects. It also advises clients on procurement and contracting strategies.

Birketts has a multifaceted team with expertise in both housing management and development. The firm has an excellent track record in attaining injunctions and possession orders following anti-social and criminal behaviour. It has further expertise in disrepair issues and transactional property matters, such as plot sales. The housing management team is also noted for its strength in leasehold and shared ownership issues. The team has additional aptitude in policy and tenancy review matters.

Clarke Willmott is a well-established firm with significant expertise in housing management and property development. Its client roster includes housing associations, local authorities and charitable organisations. The team offers further expertise in banking and securitisation issues in relation to the social housing sector, including funding arrangements, private placements and property portfolio securitisation.

Forsters has a robust social housing practice that sees the firm's lawyers act for a range of social housing associations, developers and contractors. It advises on matters including complex tax issues, acquisition of land and development financings. In addition, the team offers further expertise in connection with joint ventures and innovative development schemes.

Penningtons Manches Cooper has a strong team acting for a broad range of social housing providers on matters including acquisitions, sales, procurement and housing management litigation. It continues to advise on shared ownership units sales for housing associations. The team is also skilled in advising on joint venture agreements and development issues.