Devonshires Solicitors LLP‘s property litigation is a go-to name for the social housing sector. The team is led by Lee Russell and Mark Foxcroft. Russell acts for social housing providers and build-to-rent providers on building safety instructions, while Foxcroft chiefly focuses on leasehold, shared ownership, and commonhold mandates. Donna McCarthy is active as a consultant in the team, and has experience advising landlords and tenants.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has worked with the social housing sector for such a long period of time and across many diverse housing providers. This perspective is a key strength.’
- ‘Donna McCarthy - pragmatic and comprehensive background knowledge, Mark Foxcroft - clarity of advice and responsiveness.’
Key clients
- Notting Hill Genesis
- Coastal Housing Group Limited
Work highlights
Represented Notting Hill Genesis in Notting Hill Genesis v Uddin & others [2025] UKUT 56 (LC), which was an appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).
Practice head
Mark Foxcroft; Lee Russell
Other key lawyers
Donna McCarthy