Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
0345 269 1000Chambers Review
Clarke Willmott is a well-established firm with significant expertise in housing management and property development. Its client roster includes housing associations, local authorities and charitable organisations. The team offers further expertise in banking and securitisation issues in relation to the social housing sector, including funding arrangements, private placements and property portfolio securitisation.
Work Highlights
- Clarke Willmott advised London and Quadrant Housing Trust in respect of several Light Obstruction Notices received from a commercial neighbouring landowner intending to commence redevelopment works.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Clarke Willmott are able to deal with last-minute developments in cases and are not fazed by unexpected issues arising."
"Clarke Willmott is very good at providing a balanced view of how to proceed in a matter."
"The advice from Clarke Willmott is timely and weighs up issues with a balance between risk and costs."
"Clarke Willmott has strength in depth and I always feel fully supported with the assurance that other team members can be brought in to provide comprehensive advice and support in a timely manner"
"The team have a strong understanding of the environment in which we operate with an eye on the win-win outcome."
"The lawyers at Clarke Willmott are able to deal with last-minute developments in cases and are not fazed by unexpected issues arising."
"Clarke Willmott is very good at providing a balanced view of how to proceed in a matter."
"The advice from Clarke Willmott is timely and weighs up issues with a balance between risk and costs."
"Clarke Willmott has strength in depth and I always feel fully supported with the assurance that other team members can be brought in to provide comprehensive advice and support in a timely manner"
"The team have a strong understanding of the environment in which we operate with an eye on the win-win outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Kate Silverman frequently advises registered providers on regeneration and development projects. She is also skilled in advising on acquisitions and joint ventures.
"Kate Silverman has an excellent knowledge and understanding of commercial priorities. She provides a great support to the client and is always protecting their interests."
Emily Hope is an associate in the team with considerable experience advising local authorities and housing providers on contentious management issues. Her work includes claims for disrepair, possession and anti-social behaviour.
"Emily Hope is an excellent solicitor. She is really on top of her cases, very commercially aware and a delight to work with."
"Emily Hope combines exceptional technical knowledge and meticulous attention to detail with a personable approach. She always strives to achieve her clients' objectives."