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.
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‘The accessibility to a wider spectrum of advice that are knowledge based and supported are key to our relationship with Birketts LLP ’
‘The personalised contact with partners and ability to escalate matters has been the defining difference for us. We also have personalised surgery that is bespoke for the needs and demands of all front line officers.’
Key clients
- Places for People
- Orbit Group Limited
- Eastlight Community Homes
- Chelmer Housing Partnership
- Platform Housing Group
- Honeycomb Group
Work highlights
- Advised Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited in connection with the acquisition of 72 affordable homes, the total contract value equating to £12.1 milliion.
- Advised Eastlight Community Homes Limited in connection with the acquisition of 86 affordable homes from Bloor Homes Limited. The total contract value equated to £23.5 million.
- Advised Places for People on the acquisition of 41 s106 units from Matthew Homes Limited, for a contract value of £17.5 million.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Hulley, Thaine Wilson