Ranking tables

Social Housing | UK

Wales

These rankings cover lawyers who act for either the providers or consumers of social housing. This can comprise corporate work (such as governance and joint ventures including housing stock transfers), antisocial behaviour matters, construction or redevelopment financing, property issues, or defending social housing tenants against legal proceedings brought by the providers. The table covers all of Wales and contains the leading law firms and lawyers in Cardiff, Swansea and elsewhere. We have separate ranking tables available for law firms that focus exclusively on the financing of social housing developments and those that solely represent social housing tenants.

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Band 1

  1. Blake Morgan
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    Blake Morgan
    Social Housing
    2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked

    Blake Morgan is a go-to practice for both contentious and non-contentious social housing issues. The firm is regularly involved in sizeable development work, as well as procurement issues, financing and housing management. The team acts for a broad range of clients, including housing associations and other registered providers. It demonstrates further experience in regeneration projects. The team's recent work has included training and advice on the implementation of the Renting Homes legislation.

  2. Hugh James
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    Hugh James
    Social Housing
    2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked

    Hugh James acts for an extensive list of housing associations on the full spectrum of social housing matters, from anti-social behaviour to housing finance. The firm is noted for its strong housing management practice, which includes offering training in related matters. The team also regularly advises clients on their employment needs. Hugh James offers further advice on strategic partnerships between investors, developers and contractors.

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Band 2

  1. Acuity Law
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    Acuity Law
    Social Housing
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Acuity Law represents housing associations in various social housing matters, with particular strength in anti-social behaviour and disrepair claims. The team also regularly supports clients with their acquisition and development documentation.

  2. Clarke Willmott LLP
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    Clarke Willmott LLP
    Social Housing
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked

    Clarke Willmott has a respected team noted for its expertise in social housing finance. The firm advises clients on a range of transactional and development matters. Its clients include registered providers and developers. The firm has notable experience of property acquisitions, funding due diligence and corporate restructuring.

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Band 3

  1. Geldards LLP
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    Geldards LLP
    Social Housing
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Geldards has a notable practice advising housing associations on a wide range of matters, including employment, governance and financing. The team has experience negotiating SAB and share purchase agreements for housing developments and acquisitions of sites.