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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP counts nation-wide housing associations among its client base, ranging from major well-known clients to smaller, local providers. The group’s offering encompasses support with legal and regulatory breaches, funding, housing management, and litigation, as well as stock rationalisation and procurement and construction matters. Key names in the team include Jonathan Cox, who boasts expertise in service charges, leasehold management, and supported housing, managing partner Peter Hubbard, who advises registered providers on issues of governance and regulation, and head of the firm's Birmingham housing litigation team Helen Tucker. November 2023 saw the arrival of Julia Robertson from Trowers & Hamlins LLP, while Natalie Singh left the firm in December 2023 and Andrew Millross transitioned to the role of consultant in April 2023.
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  • ‘Anthony Collins have a really good understanding of the social housing sector, especially around governance within the sector.’

  • ‘I have always found the people at Anthony Collins to be very responsive and supportive.'

  • 'Peter Hubbard is an exceptional partner who has often been proactive and not just reactive. His advice has always been sound and delivered well.’

  • ‘They are outstanding in their customer care and are extremely well versed in housing law.'

  • 'Their reaction time to cases is far better than any other company we use.'

  • ‘I've worked with Anthony Collins for nearly 20 years and I can say their advice is always timely, precise and relevant. They are my go-to for significant issues and they provide relevant and engaging articles relevant to my field. If you've not worked with them before I would encourage you to try them out.’

  • ‘Suzanne Gregson is not afraid to give an opinion and she is definitely a subject expert. Andrew Millross is probably the most experienced lawyer in his field.’

  • ‘Proactive, will give advice that is wider than the question, get to know the business, and deliver to deadlines.'

Key clients

  • Clarion Housing Group
  • London & Quadrant Housing Group
  • Riverside Housing Group
  • The Guinness Partnership
  • VIVID Housing
  • Great Places Housing Group
  • Together Housing
  • Eastlight Community Housing
  • The Sovini Group
  • Connexus Group

Work highlights

  • Advising over 60 housing associations on a note to enable housing association Boards to verify whether their approaches to addressing damp, mould, and condensation conditions in their homes were sufficient to certify they were complying with all relevant law and in compliance with their Regulatory Framework.
  • Advised Clarion Housing Association on new planned maintenance contract for South London and South to the value of £600m.
  • Represented Guinness Partnership in successfully obtaining an order for dispensation from Section 20 consultation from the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

Lawyers

Practice head

Jonathan Cox; Peter Hubbard; Victoria Jardine; Emma Hardman; Lucy Worrall

Other key lawyers

Andrew Millross; Phil Scully; Helen Tucker; Sarah Patrice; Tom Starkey; Suzanne Gregson; Julia Robertson