The ‘solution-driven’ affordable housing team at Foot Anstey is highly sought-after among housing associations and social housing developers for commercially focused advice on development and transactional mandates. Lara Borrett-Lynch heads the team and acts for housing associations on land acquisitions, development agreements, and the sale of affordable housing stock. An expert in navigating the legal challenges posed by complex sites, Georgina Massey acts for leading regional housing associations and residential developers on planning matters and land and build acquisitions.
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Testimonials
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‘Solution-driven team and provides possible mitigation for issues rather than just the problem!’
‘Foot Anstey has a stable team of lawyers and as such, has built up very good relations.'
'A team which really helps boost your knowledge and understanding.’
'Very professional, helpful, available, and understand the deadlines.'
‘Lara Borrett-Lynch and Georgina Massey are our main points of contact and provide excellent advice and service on varied transaction types.’
‘Lara Borrett-Lynch and Georgina Massey are always on hand when we need them and are quick to arrange meetings to discuss developments.'
Key clients
- Abri Group Limited
- Aster Group Limited
- Hyde Group
- Bromford Housing Association Limited
- VIVID Housing Limited
- Magna Housing
- LiveWest Homes Limited/Westco Properties Limited
- Westward Housing
- Berkeley Homes Limited
- Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC)
- Housing Associations' Legal Alliance (HALA)
- Advantage South West
Work highlights
Advising Abri Group Limited/ Oriel Housing Limited on the unconditional acquisition of a strategic site in Somerset with the benefit of outline planning permission for 100 homes.
Advising Aster Group on two acquisitions on a consortium site from two separate developers, including the purchase of 40 golden-brick Section 106 plots and 43 golden-brick Section 106 plots.
Acting for Vivid Housing in connection with the acquisition of land and separate development agreement for circa 150 affordable units in Hampshire from a regional commercial company.
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
Lara Borrett-Lynch
Other key lawyers
Georgina Massey