Jonathan Cox
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Social Housing
Band 1
About
Provided by Jonathan Cox
Practice Areas
Social housing: local authorities and registered providers
Career
An accomplished housing specialist, Jonathan is the head of both our housing sector team and the firm’s Manchester office.
With over 30 years of acting for housing associations under his belt, Jonathan provides top legal advice for clients in affordable housing. He leads our stock rationalisation team to support registered providers buying and selling social housing portfolios. Jonathan works closely with our charities, local government and social business teams where clients of those sectors are involved with affordable housing issues and opportunities.
Chambers Review
UK
Jonathan Cox attracts an impressive roster of housing association clients. His practice includes housing management concerns and transactions, as well as notable strength in regulatory mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jonathan is a leader in his work and is knowledgeable, with a record to support this. We wouldn't look elsewhere for this type of work."
"Jonathan's practice of clearly elucidating issues and presenting resolutions in a comprehensive manner is commendable."
"He's a strong adviser to the board and takes a calm approach in tricky situations."
"Jonathan is responsive, agile and we really value his input."
"Jonathan is a leader in his work and is knowledgeable, with a record to support this. We wouldn't look elsewhere for this type of work."
"Jonathan's practice of clearly elucidating issues and presenting resolutions in a comprehensive manner is commendable."
"He's a strong adviser to the board and takes a calm approach in tricky situations."
"Jonathan is responsive, agile and we really value his input."