Clarke Willmott LLP is well regarded for its work on a range of matters, including housing management, property and development, as well as property litigation, including leasehold and asset management. Oliver Smedley leads the social housing development team, advising on all property aspects of development projects, including site acquisition, joint ventures and collaboration agreements, conditional purchase agreements and development agreements. Stephen Harper is a key name.
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‘Clarke Willmott is attuned to its clients' needs and requirements. They understand our business and provide a service which suits our needs.’
‘Oliver Smedley is our main contact at Clarke Willmott, and he works hard to deliver an excellent service to us. He is very commercial and is able to convert his advice to our requirements.’
Key clients
- Stonewater Limited
- The Guinness Partnership
- Sovereign Network Homes
- Bromford
- Mears (Plexus)
- Abri
- LiveWest
- Alliance Homes
- L&Q
- Aster
Work highlights
Acting on a Joint Venture for Aster Homes delivering 160 units in partnership with an SME developer.
Acting for Sovereign on the management of a key mixed use commercial asset pending redevelopment and regeneration.
Acting for Stonewater on the acquisition of land in Northamptonshire for the construction of 128 affordable homes.
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.
Stephen Harper
Practice head
Lindsay Felstead; Vicky Kells; Oliver Smedley
Other key lawyers
Stephen Harper