Ranking tables
Social Housing | UK
North East & Yorkshire
Rankings overview for Departments
- Elad Yasdi Devonshires LLP3 Years Ranked
- Julia Thomson Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP6 Years Ranked
- Karl Anders Walker Morris LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jennifer RobinsonWard Hadaway LLP
- John MurrayWard Hadaway LLP
- Chris Drabble Devonshires LLP22 Years Ranked
- John Cox Bevan Brittan LLP3 Years Ranked
- Justine Hunkins Chadwick Lawrence3 Years Ranked
- Charlotte McMurchieMuckle LLP
- Kelly PearsonWard Hadaway LLP
- Lee PickettDWF
- Simon ThirtleWard Hadaway LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Bevan Brittan LLPSocial Housing2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedBevan Brittan fields a number of experienced practitioners able to advise on property matters. The firm offers recognised strengths in development work, alongside broader expertise in group structuring, transactional issues and Right to Buy schemes.1 Walker Morris LLPSocial Housing2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedWalker 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.
Band 2
2 Devonshires LLPSocial Housing2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedDevonshires has a recognised team who focus on supporting housing associations in legal matters and challenges. Its advice runs the remit of social housing, providing assistance on management reviews, acquisitions and governance issues.
2 Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLPSocial Housing2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedWomble Bond Dickinson has a high-quality team providing the full range of social housing services to a number of regional and national housing providers. It assists with property matters, including stock rationalisations and housing finance, as well as a broad range of contentious issues, such as disrepair matters, antisocial behaviour and possession claims. The team calls upon additional resources in its pensions and employment practices to offer an integrated service.
Band 3
3 ForbesSocial Housing2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedForbes advises registered providers and local authorities on a variety of contentious matters involving residents. The firm has particular expertise in disrepair and injury disputes.
3 Pinsent MasonsSocial Housing2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedPinsent Masons advises on numerous PFI and housing regeneration projects. It regularly advises on national mandates, utilising its extensive network of offices to act for housing associations, joint ventures and local authorities.