Foot Anstey is known for acting nationally for Housing Associations and developers disposing of their social housing. Lara Borrett-Lynch leads the team with considerable experience acting for housing associations on all aspects of residential development, focusing on acquisitions, development agreements and development.
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  • ‘Very well run and resourced with a strong knowledge base providing pragmatic advice.’

Key clients

  • Livewest Homes Limited
  • Westco Properties Limited
  • Plymouth Community Homes
  • Hyde Group
  • Abri Group Limited
  • Aster Group Limited
  • Vivid Housing Limited
  • Ocean Housing Limited
  • Coastline Housing Limited
  • Westward Housing
  • Bromford Housing Association Limited
  • Eastlight Homes

Work highlights

Acting for a South West registered provider in Cornwall on the acquisition of land for 122 affordable homes from a PLC developer.
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.
Advising Coastline Housing on the purchase of a former ironworks for 100% affordable housing.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Isabelle Clement

Practice head

Lara Borrett-Lynch

Other key lawyers

Paul Butterworth; Isabelle Clement