Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 1
Email address
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0333 016 2222About
Provided by Hugh James
Over the last 30 years, Hugh James has established itself as the leading social housing law firm in Wales.
Our team has worked in partnership with out clients to make a real difference to local communities.
With a client base of more than 40 housing associations and local authorities, the team has the skills and resources to deliver the right blend of transactional litigation and advisory legal support.
We have expert understanding of devolved legislation relating to housing management in Wales.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Hugh James acted for United Welsh Housing Association on the acquisition of Windsor Colliery from the local authority for housing development.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hugh James's lawyers always make themselves available. Their advice is always professional and relevant."
"We often need a priority response and Hugh James always look to accommodate. They have someone who is familiar with the subject matter whenever we need it."
"Their advice is always informed by wider commercial and sector considerations and tailored to our business based on their knowledge of us and what we do."
"Hugh James's lawyers always make themselves available. Their advice is always professional and relevant."
"We often need a priority response and Hugh James always look to accommodate. They have someone who is familiar with the subject matter whenever we need it."
"Their advice is always informed by wider commercial and sector considerations and tailored to our business based on their knowledge of us and what we do."
Notable Practitioners
Caroline O'Flaherty is well known for advising registered providers on regeneration projects and mixed-use developments.
"Caroline is professional, approachable, very knowledgeable and provides advice that is clear."
"Caroline is an experienced lawyer with an excellent understanding of our sector and the pressures we face. She is professional and courteous, and provides sensible, considered advice."
Bethan Gladwyn is a housing management specialist with notable expertise in anti-social behaviour and possession matters. She is head of housing management at the firm.
"Bethan is a trusted and reliable source of support and advice. We have been impressed by her levels of responsiveness and flexibility."
"Bethan has an excellent understanding of the issues we face and finds appropriate, effective solutions."
Iwan Jenkins acts on behalf of registered providers on a range of development matters. He has notable experience advising clients on procurement matters.
"Iwan understands new legislation very well."
"Iwan is a good lawyer."
Richard MacPhail is head of social housing at Hugh James. He acts for social housing clients, with a particular focus on development work, including land acquisitions, development agreements, package deals, planning agreements and infrastructure agreements.
"Richard provides good customer service, he is contactable and he is good at explaining risks."