The social housing group at Birketts LLP is well equipped to advise clients on affordable housing development, housing management, disrepair mandates, and regulatory compliance. Establishing for-profit registered providers is also a key area of strength for the group. With expertise in building and fire safety regulations, Jonathan Hulley leads the group alongside deputy head Thaine Wilson. Clive Adams is another noble name leading the housing management practice, focusing on registered providers and local authorities.
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Testimonials
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'Birketts have a good strength in depth in the social housing field, particularly with regards to housing associations. They know their audience, are effective, and are efficient. A real quality firm.’
‘Thaine Wilson is a standout name at Birketts. Brilliant at client care, fully immersed in housing law, and with a great instinct. They are also lovely people and a joy to work with.’
‘Birketts is an industry leader in social housing. Their acquisition of Batchelors was a real coup.'
‘The team are good at responding to your queries and we work together collaboratively.'
Key clients
- Places for People
- Orbit Group Limited
- Eastlight Community Homes
- Chelmer Housing Partnership
- Platform Housing Group
- Honeycomb Group
- London and Quadrant
- PA Housing
- Hyde Housing
Work highlights
Advised Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited on the acquisition of 72 affordable homes, the total contract value equating to £12.1m.
Advised Eastlight Community Homes Limited on the acquisition of 86 affordable homes from Bloor Homes Limited, the total contract value equating to £23.5m.
Advised Places for People on the acquisition of 41 s106 units from Matthew Homes Limited, for a contract value of £17.5m.
Practice head
Jonathan Hulley; Thaine Wilson
Other key lawyers
Clive Adams; Lee Stone