Showcasing extensive expertise in complex construction disputes and allegations of defective design claims, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP is routinely called upon to advise major housing associations and multinational corporations. The Birmingham-based department is well versed in private placements and regulatory compliance measures, with head of housing management Emma Hardman being an expert in service charges and rent reviews. Managing partner Peter Hubbard focuses on governance restructuring, Andrew Dudley is experienced in acquisitions and disposals, while Victoria Jardine is a charity law specialist. Helen Tucker is highly knowledgeable in housing litigation and disrepair claims, and Sarah Patrice predominantly focuses on contractual advice.
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Testimonials
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‘Access to a wide range of information including planning, construction contracts and VAT as well as land/property purchases. Ability to explain complex legal documents to non-legal persons. Collaborates well with other legal firms.’
- 'They have many strengths, but for me one of the ones is their attitude towards undertaking business and their social purpose.'
- 'Peter Hubbard has an in-depth knowledge across all areas of the law. He has a sharp brain and offers sage advice, when it is particularly needed and appreciated in the heat of what are sometimes very challenging situations. His lengthy experience in social housing means there is very little that he hasn't seen before and nothing that he has been unable to help us with. As with his colleagues, he delivers his advice in a friendly and approachable manner. Victoria Jardine is excellent. A wealth of knowledge and the gravitas and communication skills to be able to engage Board members to earn their trust whilst delivering sage advice. Always available and deals with every challenge we throw at her with good humour and professionalism.'
Key clients
- Homes for West Midlands LLP
- Citizen Housing Group
- Platform Housing Group
- Connexus Housing Group
- Wolverhampton Homes
- Futures Housing Group
- Nottingham Community Housing Association
- Rooftop Housing Group
- Midland Heart
- Aspire Housing
- Walsall Housing Group
- Cottsway Housing Association
Work highlights
Advised Homes for West Midlands LLP (“HWM”) and its five promoters, Bromford Housing, Citizen, Midlands Heart, whg and GreenSquareAccord on its’ project harnessing the collaborative working of five of the largest West Midlands housing providers.
Supporting over 25 RPs (with funding arrangements of over £5 billion combined) on breaches of regulatory standards and reports to the Regulator of Social Housing, with our approach minimising regulatory interventions because of reassurances put in place and steps taken to resolve issues.
Advising on an application for dispensation from section 20 consultation requirements for Clarion Housing Group, affecting over 18,000 of its residents (all who were party to the application) in respect of future energy contracts.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jonathan Cox; Emma Hardman; Peter Hubbard; Victoria Jardine; Jon Coane; Helen Tucker; Andrew Dudley; Julia Robertson; Tim Coolican
Other key lawyers
Sarah Patrice; Rebecca Sembuuze