With a particular focus on advising funders, the social housing team at Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s expertise covers financing, property security, bond issuances, mergers and private placements. The team is jointly led by five partners: Adrian Carter, who also leads the banking and finance team and focuses on capital markets issues and EMTN programmes; the Manchester-based Eleanor James, who advises on mergers and refinancings; Melanie Comer and Hannah Jackson, who specialise in property matters in secure housing finance transactions; and Natalie Singh, who leads the Birmingham-based finance practice. Nicola Almond is also a key member of the team.
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‘The team has good knowledge and skills. They work effectively and provide good value.’
‘The partner and associate we work with are very helpful and available to address needs during the legal process.’
‘The team is very proactive and thorough in their approach. They are very responsive to funder solicitors and treasury advisors' queries.’
‘Natalie Singh will always go above and beyond to ensure that a transaction is completed within the timescales set. She is extremely responsive and professional with any queries raised.’
‘The team that works cohesively and is responsive to client requests. They are knowledgeable with the right balance of support, challenge, and options.’
‘Individuals within the team are approachable, knowledgeable, and responsive, working in a collegiate manner.’
Key clients
- Peabody Trust
- Sovereign Network Group
- LiveWest Housing
- Paradigm Housing Group
- Citizen Housing Group
- Karbon Group
- Tirion Group
- The Housing Finance Corporation Limited (THFC)
- Accent Housing
- The Guinness Partnership Limited
- VIVID Housing Limited and its subsidiaries, including Bargate Homes Limited
- Cottsway Housing Association
Work highlights
Advising Peabody Trust on the establishment of its Medium Term Note Programme, which allows for up to £1 billion of notes to be issued as well as advising on the security structure to support the programme and undertaking associated property charging.
Advising Paradigm Housing Group on a new £250 million sustainability bond issuance.
Advising Cottsway Housing Association on £75,000,000 deferred drawn note purchase agreement connected with a refinancing project.
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Practice head
Adrian Carter; Melanie Comer; Hannah Jackson; Eleanor James; Natalie Singh
Other key lawyers
Nicola Almond