‘Forbes are clear, visible, consistent and approachable. They provide sound advice, support and guidance. They are professional and invested in providing high-quality support which is open and upfront.’

‘Advice is sound, clear and consistent. Lachlan McLean always gives prompt responses and passes information to colleagues to ensure they can advise us well. Their team provide genuine care and support for the situation, and can empathise as well as provide strong legal advice.’

‘Lachlan McLean is responsive. Daniel Milnes, Catherine Kennedy, Sam Gorrell, Jacob McGrath, Rachel Rann and Shirley Faragher all provide great service and explanations to clients. The list could go on!’

‘The service is unique because when dealing with Forbes it is like talking to a normal person who has no issues in explaining in layman’s terms what is required, the thresholds, the likelihood of outcomes, and best practice.’

‘The entire team are wonderful – nothing is too much for them. They are amazing at communicating with us, keeping us up-to-date, I always understand what is required of me. Shirley Faragher is very personable, approachable and down-to-earth and always completely prepared for every possible eventuality. She is completely confident in court and unintimidated.’

‘Highly qualified experts who are always willing to help their clients achieve a good outcome. Their advice and guidance on cases is invaluable. From the minute you instruct Forbes, you instantly know the case is in good hands, will be dealt with and handled well and you don’t have to worry.’

‘Lyndsay Baxter is thorough and diligent while also respecting strict timescales, making our deadlines her deadlines without compromise.’

‘Lauren Fisher and Catherine Kennedy are always on-hand to work through matters with you; a sensible, commercial approach and a wide knowledge of the sector gives reassurance you are working with the best. They take the time to understand client needs. No ask is ever too much. They go above and beyond on a daily basis.’

‘The team at Trowers go above and beyond in their role to assist and provide advice. No request is too much trouble.’

‘The team I work with at Trowers are friendly and approachable and will explain complex matters in layman’s terms where necessary. The team have a solid understanding of our requirements through working closely with our business and will always be able to consider and advise on the risks from our perspective.’

‘The notable strength of Trowers is the reassurance that advice is given within the context of detailed and inside knowledge of the sector. The advice is practical and realistic and is mindful of the client’s situation.’

‘The Trowers team have a broad experience and are well-attuned to our business requirements.’

‘Ru Anwar and Louise Robinson are very experienced solicitors who provide strong advice and have good commercial knowledge.’

‘The team understand clients’ timescales, provide good communication throughout as well as clear and concise reporting. They clearly articulate, are risk proactive and commercial when dealing with issues and risks. A broad-range of expertise and disciplines to call on and they are open to challenge and discussion.’

‘We have been impressed with the professionalism. They respond quickly and stick to deadlines which is vital for us, particularly when dealing with difficult cases.’

‘Lynn James has provided regular updates on regulation which have been invaluable in helping us to make the internal changes necessary to comply with the changes. She represented us at tribunal in a case that became complex and she prepared our arguments in a clear and detailed manner which led us to win the case.’

‘Catherine Simpson is calm and responsive, has brilliant governance knowledge, and works well linking to other teams.’

‘AC Solicitors are a leading law firm who have expertise and specialisms in social housing. They pride themselves on providing the best advice and representing the best interests of their clients. We are fully confident in the knowledge and experience of the team in fulfilling our requirements and representing our best interests.’

‘Jonathan Cox is without doubt the most knowledgeable and competent solicitor we have used to advise us over many years on all matters of social housing and supported housing. Jonathan is a friendly individual who is assuring in providing advice and guidance on matters – a leading figure nationally in this area of work.’

‘Great practice – very professional, efficient and responsive. They appreciate diversity and good social value.’

‘Lucy Worrall is so experienced, very responsive and gives brilliant advice.’

‘The team at Anthony Collins have a diverse range of skills and any requests can always be accommodated.’

‘Lucy is more than happy to help. She is extremely knowledgeable and I trust her to look after my interests as a client.’

‘A firm that demonstrates its values. The most effective collaborators I have worked with who bring a one-stop shop approach to complex work.’

‘The team have a wide breadth of knowledge and take a proactive approach to problem solving.’

‘I find Lindsay Felstead very customer focused, she demystifies the law in a helpful manner.’

‘MSB are widely regarded as one of the strongest teams in the sector due to their wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with residential landlord and tenant matters. That expertise ranges from housing disrepair through to serious cases of anti-social behaviour. It is a pleasure to work with them.’

‘Both Amy Tagoe and Louise Murphy stand-out, particularly in the area of housing disrepair. Both have plenty of experience and are great with both clients and instructed counsel. This is reflected by their court successes.’

‘We’ve worked with MSB for a long period of time and they are faultless – Louise Murphy, Andrew Moore and Amy Tagoe specifically. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this firm. If we have any complex cases, we always instruct MSB, satisfied in the knowledge we are in safe hands. They are always right up-to-date with current legislation and have our best interests at the heart of what they do.’

‘Polite, friendly, knowledgeable, caring, approachable and supportive. They always go that extra mile to support you.’

‘Andrew Fairman, Andrew Moore, Amy Tagoe, and Louise Murphy are exceptional to work with and as such we have maintained a good working relationship with them. This relationship is based on sound advice, trust and the clear legal knowledge that they have in this sector. We have the utmost confidence in them in court settings.’

‘They are exceptionally strong in the fields of disrepair and housing and tenancy management and their level of service and approach is worthy of note. They provide pragmatic, common sense advice and are cost effective.’

‘Louise Murphy, Thomas Stockton and Amy Tagoe are all pragmatic, commercial and provide a great service to our team. We have experienced a material spike in our disrepair claims over the past year and we did not experience any drop in service or advice.’

‘My team have worked with MSB now for many years and we have no intention of working with any other legal firm. We have developed excellent working relationships, trust and confidence with MSB Solicitors who provide my team with sound and reliable legal advice, particularly in cases of anti-social behaviour.’

‘Weightmans are extremely professional. They are a go-to firm for housing if you want professionalism and good legal advice. They have been a consistent heavyweight in the social housing legal market and continue to be highly regarded. Sian Evans is highly regarded by clients and professionals alike. ’

‘Sian Evans is one of the most well-known and highly-regarded solicitors in the housing sector. Joshua Stolberg is a real standout in the sector as a result of his knowledge and understanding of the sector and his professionalism combined with his personable nature.’

‘Sian Evans is very responsive and responds with detailed and practical advice and forms longstanding, trusted relationships.’

‘Weightmans LLP stands out as a premier firm renowned for its exceptional strengths and capabilities in delivering unparalleled legal services. The team at Weightmans exhibits a rare combination of legal expertise, strategic acumen, and a commitment to client success, setting them apart in a competitive landscape.’

‘Clients are drawn to Weightmans not only for their comprehensive understanding of complex legal matters but also for their innovative problem-solving approach.’

‘Beth Williams brings a unique blend of insight, dedication, and professionalism that further elevates the firm’s reputation. Her contributions have consistently played a pivotal role in exceeding client expectations.’

‘Weightmans LLP stands as a beacon of excellence, surpassing industry standards and solidifying its position as a trusted legal partner for clients seeking unparalleled service’

‘Joshua Stolberg is a very effective solicitor. He is organised and he has a great eye for detail. Whilst fighting his client’s corner, he is pragmatic and sensible.’

‘The Capsticks team provide an unique balance of expertise and commercial understanding. Their knowledge of the sector is excellent, meaning that they can provide an all-round service for their clients.’

‘Francesca James and Andrea James in particular stand out to us, they are very detailed, explain issues really well and work collaboratively and commercially to resolve problems. They’re approachable, responsive and work to tight deadlines when required. It always feel like a team effort to get matters over the line.’

‘Tom Bradbury consistently delivers an exceptional level of service. His professionalism, personal approach and dedication to delivering high-quality outcomes puts him head and shoulders ahead of the competition.’

‘Natalie Hurst stands out: she is diligent, driven, a highly efficient communicator, meticulous, cost efficient and dependable. I’m extremely appreciative that she’s on our side as she seems to truly care about getting the best resolution for our organisation. An asset to Capsticks.’

‘Francesca is very knowledgeable and has a very calm and reassuring demeanour, this is noticeable by all parties which allows Francesca to build excellent relationships with the other side’s solicitors. No query is ever too much – knowledgeable across all things housing and offers solutions to problems without being prompted.’