Social Housing | UK

Capsticks acts for some of the largest regional registered providers on the full spectrum of housing matters. The firm is frequently sought out to advise on tenancy management and litigation. Its other services include advice on development and regeneration, governance and regulation. The team offers particular strength in matters arising from anti-social behaviour. It has further notable experience in asset management, joint ventures and leasehold matters.

Foot Anstey has a noted practice with a growing reputation in the Southern social housing legal market. The law firm acts for registered providers on acquisitions, disposals and negotiation of contractual agreements, with additional competency in construction matters. It is also well regarded for its expertise in acting for house builders and developers.

Penningtons Manches Cooper offers expertise in the development and procurement of local authority housing. The firm also counsels on finance issues and stock transfers. It has a growing practice relating to the development of new home ownership schemes. It is also experienced in asset management.

Sharratts has property and development specialists with a significant housing association client base. The law firm has notable expertise in plot sales and unit disposals for social housing clients.

Judge & Priestley has housing management specialists with a client base that includes local authorities and registered providers from around London and the South East. The law firm handles all types of possession cases and anti-social behaviour matters, and excels in nuisance, unauthorised occupier, tenancy fraud and Right to Buy litigation. It is also regularly sought after for its advice on leasehold and service charge issues.