Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP’s social housing team, led by Lucy Worrall and Suzanne Gregson, provides governance, property, development, leasehold, housing management, and litigation advice. Worrall specialises in development and regeneration, advising housing associations on site acquisitions, s106 agreements, and shared ownership. Gregson offers specialist litigation and management advice to social landlords. Other key figures include Tom Starkey who focuses on development, regeneration, and asset management, and Catherine Simpson who advises on governance and regulatory matters. Beth Williams joined from Weightmans LLP in January 2026.
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‘The team are very professional and extremely knowledgeable. They hold very good webinars and club sessions. ’
‘Lucy Worrall is outstanding, very known in the sector and a fountain of knowledge. She is a go to person for advice and clear instruction.’
Key clients
- The Riverside Group
- The Guinness Partnership
Work highlights
Advised on merging two charitable CBS RPs (Bolton at Home Ltd and Arcon Housing Assocation) by transferring engagements under section 110 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Advice covered statutory, regulatory, pension, housing, conflict of interest, and Charity Commission matters.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lucy Worrall; Suzanne Gregson
Other key lawyers
Tom Starkey; Catherine Simpson; Anthony Collins