Social Housing
Social Housing forms a fundamental part of the fabric of our society. With decades of experience across a range of disciplines, our specialist legal team has the knowledge and understanding to comprehensively support clients on all of the issues they face in this highly regulated and ever-evolving sector.
Who we are
Our dedicated legal team is one of the largest in the UK, working with some of the country’s most well-known providers of social housing, for profit providers, and smaller, independent housing associations. We are renowned for our extensive market knowledge, wide-ranging experience and focus on the bigger picture.
Our team is well connected with stakeholders from across the sector, meaning we can provide our clients with innovative and strategic solutions which take account of the latest sector trends and developments. This unique whole market approach is informed by our wide client base which includes local authorities, leading house builders, developers and management companies, as well as charities and public bodies.
We act at the forefront of some of the key issues for the sector, including stock rationalisation, finance, joint ventures, cyber security and data, governance and regulation, rent caps, building safety (including on cladding), complex planning and a high volume of housing management issues.
Our range of expertise
- governance and constitutional issues
- mergers, acquisitions, amalgamations, transfers of engagement and conversions
- social housing finance
- funding agreements and structures
- acquisition, development and disposal of land and property
- treasury and charging
- housing and leasehold management
- commercial property and asset management
- data protection and cybersecurity
- employment
- tax litigation
- residential sales
- care and supported housing
- strategic partnerships and outsourcing
- organisational and group structuring
- statutory and regulatory compliance, including procurement and charity law
Who we advise
We regularly advise others involved in the sector such as local authorities, leading house builders, developers and management companies, as well as charities and public bodies. This enables us to bring a unique whole market approach to our clients’ issues. Several members of our team also serve on the boards of RPs, which gives us a broad perspective on current issues within the not for profit sector.
