With a multidisciplinary approach, the social housing team at Devonshires Solicitors LLP advises the full range of social housing providers, including registered, unregistered, privately registered, profit and non-profit providers, as well as local authorities. Four experienced partners lead the practice: Triya Maicha, who acts for registered providers on a full spectrum of housing matters; Jonathan Corris, who advises clients on large-scale regeneration projects; banking and governance expert Andrew Cowan; and Donna McCarthy, who represents social housing providers in complex litigation matters. Matthew Waters handles a broad range of commercial, corporate and regulatory matters in the sector. Other key members of the team include Jonathan Jarvis, Samantha Grix and Lee Russell.
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‘An extremely strong team full of knowledgeable and capable lawyers and support. Working with them feels like you are part of the team.’
‘Lee Russell is knowledgeable, dedicated and available with an exceptional understanding of the sector and clients' needs. A pleasure to work with and receive instructions from.'
Key clients
- Sage Homes
- Your Housing Group Limited / Avantage (Cheshire) Limited
Work highlights
Advised Blackstone funded entities Sage Homes and Leaf Living, who will together acquire 2915 new build homes from Vistry Group under a forward funded agreement.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Triya Maicha; Jonathan Corris; Lee Russell; Mark Foxcroft; Matthew Waters
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Jarvis; Samantha Grix