Capsticks LLP is well-known for its vast expertise in social housing development and management. The team in Winchester has a wealth of experience handling transactions within the sector, including acquisitions, building leases, and joint ventures, with Michael Owen and Spencer Vella Sultana co-heading the practice. Owen regularly handles a variety of matters such as social housing fraud, disrepair claims, and cases relating to anti-social behaviour. With his in-depth knowledge of construction and planning requirements, Sultana routinely advises clients such as social housing providers and developers. Rita Saadeh is also noted for her experience in site development and regeneration projects.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors handles the full range of social housing matters, including disrepair claims, neighbourhood disputes, unlawful evictions, and homelessness. The team in Harrow is co-led by Manjinder Kaur Atwal, Dianne Cowie, and Bernadette Chikwe. Atwal regularly handles landlord and tenant disputes, nuisance claims, and injunctions. Cowie is recommended for matters relating to vulnerable individuals, including cases that relate to anti-social behaviour, while Chikwe is well-versed in handling possession proceedings. Daljit Singh and Karina Petkova are key members of the team; Singh routinely handles both small claims and multi-track cases within the courts, and Petkova is also noted for her in-depth knowledge of housing litigation and social welfare law.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is a go-to firm for clients seeking advice on financing in the social housing sector, regularly representing housing associations and private developers. Heading the practice in Basingstoke, Linda Storey has extensive experience in matters relating to acquisitions, lease extensions, and planning agreements. Charlotte D’Avola is a standout member of the team who is skilled at handling large securitisation transactions. Laura McCann is a key name of note within the practice.

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.

Clarke Willmott LLP houses a strong team in Southampton that routinely advises on a breadth of matters, including disrepair claims, breaches of tenancy, and cases relating to anti-social behaviour. The team is also skilled at drafting policies, leases, and tenancy agreements. Chidem Aliss routinely assists clients within the social housing sector with preparing legal documents as well as advising them on data protection requirements. Lauren Hampton is noted for her experience in possession claims and injunction proceedings. Sarah Orchard left the firm in December 2023.

Judge & Priestley LLP has in-depth expertise in the full scope of social housing litigation matters, such as nuisance cases, neighbour disputes, disrepair claims, and tenancy fraud. Leading the team in Bromley, Nitika Singh is particularly skilled at navigating sensitive matters that involve mental health concerns, and damages and possession claims. Mark Oakley is a seasoned member of the team who focuses on property litigation. The team was strengthened by the addition of Andrew Barron, who joined in August 2023, bringing his extensive in-house experience with housing provider.

The social housing team at Perrin Myddelton is particularly skilled at advising local authorities and housing associations. Managing partner Fred Perrin has a particular expertise in matters relating to restrictive covenants. Jonathan Jennings is recommended for matters relating to the acquisition and development of affordable housing projects. Simon Braun stands out for his experience advising on issues involving anti-social behaviour and homelessness. Jeremy Newman often advises on contractual disputes relating to residential development schemes, while Riky Patel frequently handles complex transactions within the sector. The team is based in Harpenden.

Foot Anstey specialises in the acquisition, development, and disposal of social housing projects. Leading the practice from Southampton, Lara Borrett-Lynch routinely advises clients on strategic development as well as golden brick and turnkey transactions. Marina Wickens is another residential development specialist in the team; she frequently handles planning deals, collaboration agreements, and joint ventures. Georgina Massey and Marianne Ironside are both key names within the team. Massey has ample experience assisting with complex transactions in the sector, while Ironside frequently advises on planning requirements.

The housing team at Turpin & Miller LLP routinely assists tenants who qualify for legal aid with an array of matters such as disrepair claims, homelessness reviews, and unlawful evictions. Spearheading the team in Oxford, Laura Coyle is particularly skilled at handling cases for vulnerable clients, which includes possession claims and injunction proceedings. Vneeta Ratti is another prominent member of the team who advises clients on a wide range of housing issues. Ratti divides her time between Reading and Oxford.