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

Work highlights

Advised Bernicia Group on the acquisition of 289 affordable homes on a phased basis in a key strategic regional site.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Julia Thomson
Julia Thomson
Practice head

Julia Thomson

Other key lawyers

John Ralph; Simon Rowland; Shelley McConnell