Lindsay Felstead
Clarke Willmott LLPClarke Willmott LLP‘s social housing practice has broad expertise, often assisting with injunctions, possession and disrepair-related issues involving vulnerable individuals, and the drafting of leases and tenancy agreements. James Driver and asset management specialist Matthew Wilson both maintain a construction focused practice. Harriet Atkin is also well-equipped to handle construction disputes, with a strong focus on defect and cladding claims. Practice head Lindsay Felstead routinely acts for local authorities and housing providers.
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- '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.'
Key clients
- Your Housing
- Jigsaw
- Onward Homes
- Regenda Homes
- Clarion
- Peabody
- Southway Housing Trust
- L&Q
- Paragon Asra
- Hyde Group
- Newlon Housing Trust
Work highlights
- Defended a disrepair claim for Jigsaw, demonstrating the tenant had caused much of the property damage.
- Obtained an outright possession order for Your Housing following a Closure Order being obtained; the possession order was obtained before the expiry of the closure of the premises.
- Defended a large national RP against a damages claim for discrimination and harassment; the claim was struck out following application and costs awarded to the client.
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Matthew Wilson
Clarke Willmott LLPPractice head
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Lindsay Felstead