About

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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

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Social Housing - London (Firms)
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Band 2
What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Capsticks advised MTVH on its acquisition of 152 affordable homes for rent and shared ownership from a national housebuilder.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Chimi Shakohoxha
Head of Social Housing
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Band 1

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."

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James Howard
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Band 3

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

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Chimi Shakohoxha
Head of Social Housing
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Band 1
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James Howard
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Band 3

Members

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Chimi Shakohoxha

Head of Department

Laurence Gorley

Lee Clarke

Michael Owen

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

Industries

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Charities

Housing

Local Government

Real Estate

Social Care