Thaine Wilson > Birketts LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

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.

The social housing group at Birketts LLP is well equipped to advise clients on affordable housing development, housing management, disrepair mandates, and regulatory compliance. Establishing for-profit registered providers is also a key area of strength for the group. With expertise in building and fire safety regulations, Jonathan Hulley leads the group alongside deputy head Thaine Wilson. Clive Adams is another noble name leading the housing management practice, focusing on registered providers and local authorities.

The social housing group at Birketts LLP is praised for ‘the personalised contact with partners and the ability to escalate matters‘. Practice heads Jonathan Hulley, who handles contentious matters, and Thaine Wilson split their time between the London and Norwich offices. They oversee a practice with a stellar client base that includes Places for People and Orbit Group. Norwich-based senior associate Sarah Fish is a key adviser to Housing Associations, housebuilders and local authorities on non-contentious matters. Legal director Kevin Edwards in Cambridge handles acquisitions, developments and disposals. Associate Rachael Watts joined from Ellisons Solicitors, adding extensive experience in advising housebuilders.