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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP is recognised nationally for its expertise in the social housing sector, with the ‘very experienced’ Jonathan Cox heading the team. The firm is acting for Rochdale Borough Council on the proposed mutual stock transfer of 13,700 homes to Rochdale Boroughwide Housing. Helen Tucker is ‘very commercial and responsive’, and Peter Hubbard is ‘an innovative thinker and an excellent communicator’.

Pinsent Masons LLP has a highly regarded practice, and remains one of the principal advisers to the Homes and Communities Agency. The team advised Barking Riverside on the proposed phased development of a mixed-use sustainable development on a large brownfield site in London. Other clients include Wolverhampton City Council. David Meecham is a key contact.

At Shakespeares, Andrew Dudley continues to advise Whitefriars Housing Group on the property aspects of a major regeneration in Coventry, and is advising Elgar Housing Association on its ‘next generation’ retirement village in Malvern. The firm has merged with Gorrara Haden, and Paola Gorrara and Geraldine Haden are recommended.

Wright Hassall LLP provides ‘succinct and reliable advice’. The team acted for Newfiled Housing and Spire Homes on their conversion to charitable status, while West Mercia Housing Group and The Spectrum Group are also clients. Carol Matthews is ‘pragmatic’; Claire Waring is an ‘excellent negotiator’; and associate Rachel Gwynne is one to watch.

Freeth Cartwright LLP acted for Charnwood Borough Council in complex possession proceedings against a tenant who regularly caused nuisance and disturbance to other local residents. Other clients include Derwent Housing Association. Mushtaq Khan joined from Gateley.

Callum Nuttall is the key contact at Gateley following the departure of Mushtaq Khan to Freeth Cartwright LLP. The team acted for Persimmon Homes in the formation of a new, not-for-profit company for the provision of affordable housing. Other major clients include Bromford Housing Association.

The ‘pragmatic and responsive’ Ranjit Bassey heads the team at Shoosmiths, which saw the departure of Rebecca McGuirk, to Trowers & Hamlins LLP, and Andy Ballard. The firm acted for Accord Housing Association in a scheme for the provision of 63 dwellings and mixed-use units near West Bromwich town centre.

Wragge & Co LLP’s ‘first-class’ team is led by the ‘excellent’ Andrew Galla. Flagship clients include Sanctuary Housing Association and Orbit Housing Association. Jacqueline Knox is ‘prompt and efficient’.

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