England - North West • Real estate
Clarke Willmott LLP
Clarke Willmott LLP‘s North West social housing practice is known for its experience in housing management and construction related work, and demonstrates a strong record in conditions claims and possession claims resulting from antisocial behaviour. Practice head Lindsay Felstead regularly advises on cases where the Housing Ombudsman has become involved. Also integral are construction disputes specialist James Driver and Matthew Wilson, who has expertise in asset management and disrepair claims and is recommended for his ’depth of knowledge‘ in this area. The latter joined the firm from Weightmans LLP and took up partnership in September 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘Clarke Willmott LLP provide a service which is unique by combining a down-to-earth approach with an exceptional level of knowledge and a wealth of experience in social housing. The whole team can be trusted with cases of the utmost complexity. They are able to quickly get to the heart of the issues in a case and explain them to clients in a straightforward manner.'
‘Lindsay Felstead (Partner) stands out as an exceptional litigator. She quickly grapples with the legal issues in a case and distills the strengths and weaknesses to enable her to form a clear strategy on how to achieve her client's aims. From a client care perspective, she quickly instills confidence and takes away the worry from her clients - they know that they will be in good hands.
- 'Matthew Wilson (Partner) is another outstanding member of the team. Matthew has a wealth of experience in disrepair litigation and displays a depth of knowledge which puts him way ahead of his competitors. From the very outset of a case, he understands the need to gather the necessary evidence to put his client in the strongest possible position at trial, or to negotiate a settlement on the most favourable terms to his client.'
Key clients
- Your Housing
- Jigsaw
- Stonewater
- Regenda Homes
- Clarion
- Homes Plus
- Onward Homes
- L&Q
- Paragon Asra
- Hyde Group
Work highlights
- Successfully defended and recovered costs on a housing conditions claim for Jigsaw Homes Group worth £25,000.
- Instructed and advised on a claim that was in proceedings for Homes Plus Limited relating to substantial arrears.
- Advised, drafted and issued an injunction application, committal proceedings and a claim for possession representing (in house advocacy) Regenda Limited to recover possession of a property in a mix tenure scheme as a result of continued anti-social behaviour.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lindsay Felstead