The 'extremely effective' and 'knowledgeable' social housing team at Bevan Brittan LLP handles all aspects of property and development, ranging from strategic land acquisitions and plot sales to housing management, litigation, and inclusion matters. Louise Leaver and Richard Stirk jointly lead the team from the London and Leeds offices, respectively. Stirk, recognised for his 'exceptional knowledge of development in a social housing context', has extensive experience in development and security work, as well as property and land acquisitions. Another key member of the Leeds team, the 'highly dedicated' Julie Cowan-Clark, supports housing associations and local authorities with complex property transactions.
Social housing in Yorkshire
Bevan Brittan LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Louise Leaver; Richard Stirk
Autres avocats clés:
Julie Cowan-Clark
Les références
‘We have found the social housing team team extremely effective. They are proactive, knowledgeable and have the requisite skills for dealing with often complex contracts or situations.’
‘We have worked with Julie Cowan-Clark and she has provided an invaluable assistance on a number of transactions that often are complex and/or have limited time. Julie has a very effective way of relaying complex legal information in a way that can be easily understood by the Client and is very dedicated and knowledgeable.’
‘Knowledge of social housing, and how housing associations work and approach opportunities. Julie Cowan-Clark is always clear on what is needed and on hand to answer more queries alongside giving adhoc advice as needed.’
Principaux clients
Together Housing Association Limited
Yorkshire Housing Limited
Karbon Homes Limited
Connect Housing Association Limited
54 North Homes Limited
Broadacres Housing Association Limited
Wakefield and District Housing Limited
Manningham Housing Association Limited
Principaux dossiers
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
Described as 'professional, friendly, and knowledgeable', Devonshires Solicitors LLP offers housing associations and local authorities a comprehensive range of social housing sector work, covering real estate development, housing and leasehold management, mergers and group reorganisations, as well as both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Gary Grigor, Chris Drabble, Elad Yasdi, Kirsty Thompson, and Zoe McLean-Wells jointly lead the practice from the Leeds office, alongside Mark London, based in London. Drabble is a property specialist in the social housing sector; Grigor represents borrowers, lenders, and trustees in real estate finance matters; and Yasdi has extensive experience in large-scale property stock transfers and rationalisation projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gary Grigor; Chris Drabble; Elad Yasdi; Kirsty Thompson; Zoe McLean-Wells; Mark London
Les références
‘A professional, friendly and knowledgeable firm, they have been able to provide an all-round service that tackles even the most niche, specialist or left-field queries. A large amount of my work has been with Elad Yasdi, who has always provided a first class service, is extremely knowledgeable, always reliable and his expertise in tenanted stock transfers is exceptional.’
‘All of the interactions I have with Devonshire’s employees are professional and solution focused. Kirsty Thompson is brilliant with advice and her knowledge of the housing sector is exceptional.’
‘They are a great social housing practice with lots of expertise spanning many different practice areas within social housing. A stand out Partner for me is Elad Yasdi, who is one of the best lawyers I have dealt with. He is knowledgeable, responsive and capable of breaking down complex issues in an easy to understand manner.’
Principaux clients
Anchor Hanover Group
The Riverside Group Limited
Your Housing Limited
Broadacres Housing Association Limited
Housing 21
Richmond Housing Partnership
Paradigm Housing Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the Riverside Group, a large housing association, on multiple debt arrangements totaling close to one billion pounds.
- Advised Ongo Homes Limited, a registered provider of social housing, on a complex acquisition of close to 850 tenanted properties from Guinness Partnership with a value of circa 45 million pounds.
- Advised Wythenshawe Community Housing Group on their recent refinance, which involves the restructuring of existing loan facilities and the negotiation of new loan facilities, together with a loan linked ISDA to facilitate hedging of those facilities with a value around 230 million pounds.