Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP fields a cross-departmental team, widely recognised for its high-profile work across the housing and regeneration sector. The firm is best known for its strengths in non-contentious housing and property matters, development and regeneration work, social housing finance, and advising local authorities; its client base also includes a growing number of national and regional registered providers. Julia Thomson leads the team, with extensive experience in sector-specific property issues, particularly large-scale development schemes. John Ralph heads the firm’s national real estate sector, while Simon Rowland leads the construction and engineering team, advising public bodies, developers and major contractors on complex transactions.
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Key clients
- Places for People Group
- Bernicia Group
- Home Group
- Torus62 Limited
- Karbon Homes Limited
- Plymouth Community Homes
- Livin Housing Limited
- Leeds Federated Housing Limited
- Accent
Work highlights
Advised Bernicia Group on the acquisition of 289 affordable homes on a phased basis in a key strategic regional site.
Advised Torus62 Limited on the acquisition of land for the development of 295 affordable rented and shared ownership plots.
Advised Karbon Homes Limited with specialist construction advice on Seaham Garden Village a 750-unit carbon-neutral residential development.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Julia Thomson
Other key lawyers
John Ralph; Simon Rowland; Shelley McConnell