The social housing practice at Birketts LLP is ‘very proactive, and always reachable, and every team member is knowledgeable’. The firm handles all aspects of affordable housing developments, including planning, construction and infrastructure matters, as well as housing management issues, County Court and First Tier Tribunal litigation, and all aspects of disrepair, housing and asset management policy. Jonathan Hulley and Thaine Wilson, who both work between the Norwich and London offices, are the lead partners, while Rachael Watts is increasingly sought after by housing associations and housebuilders for advice on development matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team at Birketts are very responsive and make themselves available at short notice. They offer advice and explain options in language that is easy to understand. They have a good understanding of our requirements and try to ensure that these are included in all our contracts. We are able to access a wide variety of specialist teams.'
‘The team are very proactive, and always reachable - every team member is knowledgeable. The service we receive is always extremely high.’
‘Melissa Starkings - Melissa always goes above and beyond in ensuring that our acquisition deals set out right and her due diligence and negotiations with contracts are exceptional. Melissa is always polite and courteous.'
‘Birketts is very good as I usually have multiple points of contact which makes things easier when we are going back and forth with information. Their communication has always been great, they act efficiently and always keep me updated.’
Key clients
- Aster Communities
- Broadland Housing Association
- Chelmer Housing Partnership
- Eastlight Community Homes
- Flagship Housing Group
- Freebridge Community Homes
- Orbit Group Limited
- Platform Housing Limited
- Moat Homes
- Town and Country
Practice head
Jonathan Hulley; Thaine Wilson
Other key lawyers
Rachael Watts; Melissa Starkings