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.
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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.’
‘Anthony Collins LLP have a very strong offering in the social housing sector.'
‘Suzanne Gregson really goes that extra mile to me as a client and has truly established a sector leading department. Her advice is timely, straight forward and can be relied on. She talks you through the various options and is realistic in advising of your chances of success. Helen's advice has been instrumental. Helen displays the same service values and qualities as Suzanne.
‘The team at Anthony Collins are always on hand to help with queries whether formally or informally. The breadth of expertise makes sure there is always a qualified response.’
‘Lucy Worrall has worked with us for almost 20 years and given even our most tricky situations a clear path to resolution. Her thoroughness, clarity of situations and willingness to see things through have been invaluable.’
Key clients
- The Riverside Group
- The Guinness Partnership
- L&Q
- Salix Homes Limited
- Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust Limited
- Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited
- Curo
- Clarion Housing Group
- Connexus Group
- Together Housing Association Limited
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.
Advised NewArch Homes, a for-profit social housing provider on the purchase of 180 affordable homes from Golding Homes.
Acting for B3 in its purchase of 250 affordable homes from Orbit Group, representing a nearly 5% stock increase for B3 Living. Supported B3 throughout the transaction with training sessions for its housing management team and drop in sessions for its board as well as providing a full Conveyancing, Tenancy Agreement and Rent Increase Notices review.
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