Lindsay Felstead > Clarke Willmott LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Clarke Willmott LLP‘s North West social housing practice is known for its experience in housing management and construction related work, and demonstrates a strong record in conditions claims and possession claims resulting from antisocial behaviour. Practice head Lindsay Felstead regularly advises on cases where the Housing Ombudsman has become involved. Also integral are construction disputes specialist James Driver and Matthew Wilson, who has expertise in asset management and disrepair claims and is recommended for his ‘depth of knowledge‘ in this area. The latter joined the firm from Weightmans LLP and took up partnership in September 2022.

The social housing practice at Clarke Willmott LLP, led by Vicky Kells and Lindsay Felstead, acts for significant London-based registered providers, having won both appointments and reappointments to several panels in 2022. The firm is involved in active areas within the sector, advising on biodiversity net gain, the rollout of electric vehicle charging points, and fire safety litigation. Kate Silverman leads on regeneration, property, and development-related matters, and the team is handling an increasing number of acquisition and regeneration projects.