The Legal 500

United Kingdom > West Midlands > Real estate > Social housing

Editorial sections

Other

All countries

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP has a ‘strong team with a broad range of experience’, featuring the ‘very experienced’ Jonathan Cox and ‘very knowledgeable’ Peter Hubbard. The group acted for Midland Heart in defending an appeal by a shared owner, and acquired a number of significant new clients, among them Flagship Housing Group and Derwent Living.

At Gorrara Haden Solicitors, Paola Gorrara and Geraldine Haden ‘give reassurance that they know what they are doing’, and form a ‘very knowledgeable team’. Gorrara was involved in the negotiation of the management and nomination agreements for Accord Housing Association in a multi-party development project, and Haden recently dealt with a number of complex litigation matters involving succession rights and anti-social behaviour.

Pinsent Masons LLP is one of the principal advisers to the Homes and Communities Agency. It also acts for registered social landlords and is experienced in advising on social housing PFI. It is advising Portsmouth City Council on the regeneration of three sites in Portsmouth for extra care housing. Alan Aisbett heads the group and, together with David Meecham, provides ‘intelligent and tailored advice’. Other clients include Accent Housing Group.

Rebecca McGuirk now heads the team at Shoosmiths, and has particular expertise in employment and pensions matters for housing providers and public authorities. Clients include Accord Housing Group, Wolverhampton Homes and Midland Heart. Andy Ballard is ‘proactive’, and the ‘experienced’ Ranjit Bassey is recommended on the property side.

Gateley’s advice is of a ‘very high standard’. Mushtaq Khan heads the housing management/litigation team, and has ‘very broad experience’, and senior associate Rory O’Byrne ‘always provides advice in a timely manner’. Clients include New Progress Housing Association.

KJD Freeth LLP advised on the acquisition of numerous single dwellings by social landlords, and advised on the completion of infrastructure agreements relating to a site in Shropshire. Derek Morris leads the team, and Peter Ellis is rated for his experience on the funding side.

Wright Hassall LLP acted for Marches Housing Association in the purchase of a development site, and also for Orbit Group and Catalyst Housing in the syndication of mortgage rescue schemes documentation. Carol Matthews and the ‘proactive’ Nick Abell are recommended.

Search News and Articles

Press releases

The latest news direct from law firms. If you would like to submit press releases for your firm, send an email request to

Legal Developments in the UK

Legal Developments and updates from the leading lawyers in each jurisdiction. To contribute, send an email request to

Press Releases in the UK

The latest news direct from law firms. If you would like to submit press releases for your firm, send an email request to
© 2012 www.legal500.com