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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- ‘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.'
Key clients
- Aster Communities
- Broadland Housing Association
Practice head
Jonathan Hulley; Thaine Wilson
Other key lawyers
Rachael Watts; Melissa Starkings