Since its merger with Batchelors in April 2023, Birketts LLP has expanded its offering in the South East region, focusing on affordable housing development and management. In addition to this, the team is particularly skilled at handling disrepair claims. The practice is led by Thaine Wilson, who is active in the Sevenoaks and London offices. Hulley advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, while Thaine frequently handles litigation relating to anti-social behaviour and tenancy fraud. Gavinder Ryait is a further standout member of the team who routinely advises on cases involving injunctions.
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Testimonials
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‘Since the merger with Batchelors, Birketts has real depth and experience in its social housing team.’
‘Thaine Wilson stands out for his great client care, tremendous legal instinct, and real knowledge of the sector. Another standout individual is Gavinder Ryait who is loved by clients.’
‘Birketts has a high powered, well respected, and diverse team of excellent lawyers. They are extremely responsive to clients.’
‘Andrew Harmer is a standout individual. He is universally respected across the industry. His quiet authority is peerless in its effectiveness. He sits as a deputy judge in the County Court, which is a testament to his judgement, legal analysis, and first-rate abilities.’
Key clients
- Places for People
- Orbit Group Limited
- Eastlight Community Homes
- Chelmer Housing Partnership
- Platform Housing Group
- Honeycomb Group
- London and Quadrant Housing
- Hyde Housing
- PA Housing
Work highlights
Advised Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited in connection with the acquisition of 72 affordable homes, the total contract value equating to £12.1 milliion.
Advised Eastlight Community Homes Limited in connection with the acquisition of 86 affordable homes from Bloor Homes Limited, in which the total contract value equated to £23.5 million.
Advised Places for People on the acquisition of 41 s106 units from Matthew Homes Limited, for a contract value of £17.5million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Thaine Wilson
Practice head
Thaine Wilson
Other key lawyers
Gavinder Ryait; Andrew Harmer; Clive Adams; Lee Stone