Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
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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 a top-quality national team with a strong profile in the North West. It is well known for its property and commercial work, alongside a capacity to handle housing management, finance and governance matters. The team frequently advises a range of developers, investors and service providers.
Work Highlights
- Trowers & Hamlins represented Clarion in the proposed acquisition of three long leases at the former Kellogg's site in Old Trafford.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Trowers & Hamlins has an excellent quality of partners and associates across a broad range of disciplines. They also always know when to bring in specialist teams to resolve issues."
"Trowers & Hamlins ask the right questions at the right time and ensure that you as the client fully understand their rationale."
"Trowers will always be my go-to firm for complex leasehold issues."
"The advice Trowers & Hamlins provided was given with a full understanding of the governance and rules that affect social housing providers."
"Trowers & Hamlins has an excellent quality of partners and associates across a broad range of disciplines. They also always know when to bring in specialist teams to resolve issues."
"Trowers & Hamlins ask the right questions at the right time and ensure that you as the client fully understand their rationale."
"Trowers will always be my go-to firm for complex leasehold issues."
"The advice Trowers & Hamlins provided was given with a full understanding of the governance and rules that affect social housing providers."
Notable Practitioners
Richard St John Williams acts for registered providers, local authorities and private sector clients active in the affordable housing sector, advising on governance matters and joint ventures for development projects. He also shows experience acting for developers and registered providers in relation to corporate mergers.
"Richard is a very knowledgeable social housing lawyer."
"He gives thoughtful and clear advice."
Suzanne Benson is adept at advising clients such as local authorities and providers on joint ventures and regeneration projects. She also assists with property acquisitions.
"Suzanne is very experienced and always provides clear, balanced advice. She is always a pleasure to work with."
"She's very good at dealing with large-scale projects."
"She's commercial in her approach."
Louise Robinson represents housing developers and public sector clients in housing transactions.
"Louise's experience and expertise shines through when advising us on very complex matters."
"She knows our business and requirements well."
"It's always great working with Louise."
Ranked Lawyers at
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
North West