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We are one of the largest and fastest growing firms in social housing. Driven by client needs, we understand your sector inside out, and use our knowledge and experience to keep you one step ahead. From development and regeneration to asset management and disrepair, we will support you to manage your stock and finances. Our national full-service offering is benchmarked by cost certainty, as well as delivery on time and on budget.
Our regeneration team advises on all types of development transactions from forward-funded schemes, section 106 developments, stock rationalisations to plot sales and asset management work. With the increase in social housing providers moving into bespoke private development to supplement their affordable development programmes, the focus has been on creating new homes and new communities via joint ventures and direct development.
Our housing management team is one of the largest in the country, advising on all aspects of housing/leasehold management from the most serious anti-social behaviour cases to complex succession disputes, including tackling complex disrepair work. We also specialise in major tenancy and policy reviews and advice.
In addition to governance, employment and procurement law, we handle all types of corporate commercial contracts and arrangements, including M&A and housing restructure. We provide expert lawyers and consultants who appreciate your concerns, and work with you in the way you need to best manage your business.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Capsticks advised MTVH on its acquisition of 152 affordable homes for rent and shared ownership from a national housebuilder.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Everyone at Capsticks is always accessible and prepared to go out of their way to assist, support and complete key tasks."
"Capsticks are adept at guiding us through complex matters, and the team provides us with sound and knowledgeable advice."
"Capsticks offers a great legal service from project inception to completion, working with clients to offer a range of pragmatic solutions on any legal issues identified."
"Everyone at Capsticks is always accessible and prepared to go out of their way to assist, support and complete key tasks."
"Capsticks are adept at guiding us through complex matters, and the team provides us with sound and knowledgeable advice."
"Capsticks offers a great legal service from project inception to completion, working with clients to offer a range of pragmatic solutions on any legal issues identified."
Notable Practitioners
Chimi Shakohoxha offers substantial experience of social housing development work, including land acquisitions and disposals and stock transfers between housing associations. He routinely works on both public and private sector projects, with an emphasis on mixed-use and regeneration schemes.
"Chimi Shakohoxha is readily available and extremely knowledgeable. He is great at finding solutions to complex issues."
"Chimi Shakohoxha is a superb, straightforward and detailed lawyer."
"Chimi Shakohoxha is clear on instructions from the client and in communication to his team."
James Howard frequently advises registered providers on the acquisition of land for the development of social housing, as well as site assembly and stock rationalisation matters.
"James offers an excellent range of knowledge across a broad area of law."
"James Howard is a very knowledgeable and approachable lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Capsticks LLP
London (Firms)
Members
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Head of Department
Laurence Gorley
Lee Clarke
Head of Department
Susie Rogers
Clients
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Clarion Housing
Local Space
London & Quadrant
London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Newham
Metropolitan Thames Valley
Notting Hill Genesis
SOHA Housing Assocation
Shepherds Bush
Southern Housing
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Charities
Housing
Local Government
Real Estate
Social Care