Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : West Midlands
Band 2
Contact number
(0121) 214 8800About
Provided by Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Affordable housing is part of our firm's DNA and we’ve worked in the sector for over 50 years.
Trusted to work on the most complex affordable housing issues, we have a deep experience of working with the regulator as well as an in-depth understanding of how the sector has evolved and the exciting future that lies ahead. As a firm we are renowned for our expertise in bringing public and private sectors together and helping our clients make the most of innovative partnership and joint venture opportunities.
Our experience includes working on the groundbreaking Meridian Water development. We advised on the restructuring of Peabody – one of the UK’s most iconic housing associations. And we are helping to drive projects on Newcastle’s Byker Estate, London’s Barking Riverside, Plymouth’s North Prospect and Hyde Group's acquisition and redevelopment of 14 acres at Charlton Riverside.
Chambers Review
Trowers & Hamlins has notable experience acting for registered providers on a number of issues, including complex acquisitions and stock transfers. It offers a full spectrum of services which ranges from development to funding as well as advising on a host of housing management matters. The firm also has expertise in advising on the establishment of new social housing companies. The firm's diverse client base includes numerous traditional registered providers and newer non-profit providers, investors and development companies.
Work Highlights
- Trowers & Hamlins acted for Clarion Housing Association in the acquisition of 124 affordable housing units from the Hill Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Trowers & Hamlins were attentive and responded to how we best worked."
"Trowers has the ability to deal with matters in a timely manner and carefully explains the nature of issues, with risks associated, in order for a decision to be made."
"The firm has in-depth knowledge and a pragmatic, reasoned approach to achieving a positive end result."
"Trowers & Hamlins were attentive and responded to how we best worked."
"Trowers has the ability to deal with matters in a timely manner and carefully explains the nature of issues, with risks associated, in order for a decision to be made."
"The firm has in-depth knowledge and a pragmatic, reasoned approach to achieving a positive end result."
Notable Practitioners
Yetunde Dania advises registered providers on the full range of housing management issues. She has notable strength handling antisocial behaviour injunctions, possession proceedings and disrepair claims. Dania has further experience of handling succession matters and tenancy fraud.
"She's a star in her attitude, her application and the approach she brings to what she does."
"Yetunde is a very good lawyer."
"Clients always mention how great Yetune is. She's a very well-respected expert."
Digby Morgan specialises in acting for housing associations on a range of matters, including site developments and stock rationalisation projects.
"Digby is an easy person to deal with."
"Digby is a pleasure to work with."
Dorota Pawlowski is an experienced lawyer who advises registered providers on a range of housing management issues. Her work includes acting for clients concerning antisocial behaviour issues, succession, tenancy fraud and disrepair claims.
"She always offers trusted and pragmatic advice in any circumstance."
"Dorota is sensible, practical and down to earth."
Ranked Lawyers at
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
West Midlands