Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 2
Contact number
(0345) 209 1000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Clarke Willmott advised RHA Wales on two separate acquisitions of over 300 tenanted homes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Clarke Willmott team is well resourced."
"Clarke Willmott have been very supportive and managed the process well.They are always responsive."
"The team are experts, and the relationship we have with them is great."
"The Clarke Willmott team is well resourced."
"Clarke Willmott have been very supportive and managed the process well.They are always responsive."
"The team are experts, and the relationship we have with them is great."
Notable Practitioners
Vicky Kells is head of the Cardiff office in addition to being the national head of social housing finance at Clarke Willmott. She regularly advises registered providers and lenders on corporate restructuring, due diligence and credit facility matters.
"Vicky is always responsive to our needs, provides strong support and has a comprehensive knowledge of the sector."
"Vicky is great. She is always personable, always available for contact and very responsive."
Fraser Macrae is recognised for his particular expertise in social housing finance matters. He regularly acts for housing associations and lenders.
"Fraser is great. He has a phenomenal reputation."
"His expertise and knowledge stand out. He is also always easy to get hold of. He gives good, solid legal advice to us and is very speedy in delivery."