‘Knowledge of social housing, and how housing associations work and approach opportunities.’

‘Julie Cowan-Clark, always clear on what is needed and on hand to answer more queries alongside giving ad hoc advice as needed.’

‘We have a long-standing relationship with the social housing team at Bevan Brittan. As a result of this the team have a fantastic understanding of the needs of the organisation and are able to tailor their advice to our specific needs and operations.’

‘Richard Stirk has an exceptional knowledge of development in a social housing context, and in particular his knowledge of grant funding arrangements is outstanding. He has an in-depth understanding of the sector, and his advice is always tailored to the specific needs of the client organisation. I would absolutely recommend both him and his team to any housing provider seeking advice on development matters.’

‘We have found the social housing team extremely effective. They are proactive, knowledgeable and have the requisite skills for dealing with often complex contracts or situations. They also have a wide breadth of experience, so are able to provide examples of best practice or alert us to emerging issues. The level of engagement is impressive and one of the most striking aspects is their ability to work at pace, but not sacrificing quality.’

‘We have worked with Julie Cowan-Clark and Julie has provided invaluable assistance on a number of transactions that often are complex and/or have limited time. Julie has a very effective way of relaying complex legal information in a way that can be easily understood by the client and is very dedicated and knowledgeable.’

‘Very responsive with excellent communication.’

‘The individuals provide clear communication on what can be technically complex issues.’

‘They are a great social housing practice with lots of expertise spanning many different practice areas within social housing.’

‘A standout Partner for me is Elad Yasdi, who is one of the best lawyers I have dealt with, and an expert in his field. I find Elad very knowledgeable, responsive and capable of breaking down complex issues in an easy to understand manner, whilst at the same time coming up with pragmatic solutions.’

‘All of the interactions I have with Devonshire’s employees are professional and solution focused.’

‘Kirsty Thompson – Kirsty is brilliant with advice and her knowledge of the housing sector is exceptional. I haven’t worked with another law firm with this level of understanding, practical application and response times.’

‘Friendly, positive and solutions-based team focused on achieving best outcome for clients.’

‘Elad Yasdi is a commercially astute solicitor who is focused on ensuring the best outcome for his clients against the wider context of a transaction. He focuses on solutions to problems and explains where mitigations may be required in a clear and understandable manner.’

‘A professional, friendly and knowledgeable firm, they have been able to provide an all-round service that tackles even the most niche, specialist or left-field queries. I have great confidence in their work and will always hold Devonshires in high regard.’

‘Gary Grigor is simply a joy to work with. His knowledge and expertise keep us out of trouble, whilst also being a fierce negotiator when needed.’