Sara Bailey > Trowers & Hamlins LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s social housing team, led by Tonia Secker, continues to operate at the forefront of the market. Spearheaded by ‘sector-leading lawyer’ Rob Beiley, the firm acted on a significant number of new entrant registrations in 2022, including local authorities returning to direct housing delivery and international clients investing into UK vehicles. The team advises a full range of sector participants and Sara Bailey has over 20 years’ experience advising private providers, local authorities, and central government developers. The practice has expanded its offering to cover growing areas within the sector, including carbon neutrality and building safety, which are particular areas of focus for Rebecca Rees. The team handles complex transactions, including housing infrastructure funding, private and public collaborations, and portfolio transactions, with Amy Shaw leading on joint ventures and Jeremy Hunt specialising in residential regeneration projects and mixed-use development schemes. Scott Dorling, head of the public sector group, has ‘vast experience with local authorities’ and provides leading advice on housing policy, alongside Sharron Webster, who co-leads the social housing governance team.