TLT advises both local authorities and social housing providers on joint ventures, housing developments, regeneration projects, and procurement-related matters. The practice is jointly led by the Bristol-based David Meecham, who is experienced in public sector regeneration projects, and real estate specialist Shazia Bashir, who acts for local authorities and registered providers on a wide range of projects. Kristian Scholfield is a key member of the team and handles complex housing development projects.
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  • 'The team was extremely knowledgeable on the contract & what steps needed to be taken & when.'
  • 'Very friendly & personable but professional at the same time.’
  • ‘We use TLT to provide property, litigation and construction advice. The firm has a strong multidisciplinary team that can support us across our wants and needs. They are client-focused and concentrate on understanding what we need, then delivering it.’

Key clients

  • Abri Group Limited
  • Southern Housing Group Limited
  • The Guinness Partnership Limited
  • Peabody Trust
  • London and Quadrant Housing
  • London Borough of Waltham Forest
  • Lewisham Borough Council
  • Sovereign Network Group
  • Notting Hill Group
  • Crawley Borough Council
  • London Borough of Brent
  • Birmingham City Council

Work highlights

Advising Waltham Forest on the £250 million plus regeneration of the Score Centre, Leyton to deliver 715 new homes, shops, a cafe, a health hub, a new civic square and a new five indoor court leisure centre with community rooms and a nursery.
Advised the London Borough of Brent on a major new procurement process for a single delivery partner for the regeneration of the remaining phases within the South Kilburn estate.
Acting for The Guinness Partnership Limited on a real estate-led joint venture with Vistry Group, which will provide over 700 homes.

Lawyers

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Practice head

David Meecham; Shazia Bashir

Other key lawyers

Kristian Scholfield