Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 2
Contact number
(01392) 217466About
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 leading social housing practice recognised for its significant experience in council housing finance matters, large-scale acquisitions and sophisticated developments. Its impressively broad-based expertise includes assisting with the establishment of new-generation housing companies and advice to the regulator on funding initiatives.
Work Highlights
- Trowers & Hamlins acted for LiveWest Homes on the acquisition of 78 residential dwellings in Exeter.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Trowers & Hamlins were very knowledgeable and drove through the process required to meet our deadline."
"Trowers & Hamlins are always willing to go the extra mile."
"Trowers & Hamlins are always on hand to answer questions."
"I've been very happy every time we have had engagement with Trowers & Hamlins."
"Trowers & Hamlins were very knowledgeable and drove through the process required to meet our deadline."
"Trowers & Hamlins are always willing to go the extra mile."
"Trowers & Hamlins are always on hand to answer questions."
"I've been very happy every time we have had engagement with Trowers & Hamlins."
Notable Practitioners
Hilary Pitts routinely advises housing associations on development projects and reorganisation transactions. She also has experience advising clients on site acquisitions and joint ventures.
"Hilary is quick at dealing with things and understands the end game."
Georgina Savill-James's social housing practice includes advising on regenerations and mixed-use developments, and transactions. It also sees her act for a broad client base that includes investors.
"Georgina is always very approachable. We can phone her to ask something very basic with no judgement."
Jack Frier is recommended for his representation of registered providers. He has experience advising clients on a range of development mandates including acquisitions and joint venture agreements.
"Jack has a great understanding of what the business requires and doesn't fail to deliver to our expectations."
Alex Frankland is a senior associate based in Exeter. He regularly advises housing providers and associations on significant acquisitions.
"Alex's responses are very quick, he gives the right level of advice and he understands our needs."
Ranked Lawyers at
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
South West