Ashfords LLP acts for a strong roster of major registered providers (RPs) and local authority clients on issues such as site acquisitions, housing association structuring, and a wide range of contentious work – including ASB claims. Paul Butterworth, who heads the property and development side of the practice, frequently leads on stock transfer projects. His colleague Isabelle Clement is a highly experienced adviser to major RPs on the acquisition of land for development. Lucy Woods is a public sector specialist, particularly in relation to public procurement work, while Sian Gibbon – who heads the property litigation team – has recently focused on litigation related to B5 safety regulations.

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‘Great reputation in the landlord market. Consistently excellent preparation, gives a city feel to local work.’
‘Victoria Bonnet is committed and careful.'
'Amelia Pine works well beyond her grade. Always comforting to see her name on the papers.’
‘Ashfords is a highly professional and skilled practice with a depth of experience working on all aspects of affordable housing delivery.’
‘Ashfords is professional, personable and responsive to client's needs.'

Key clients

Sovereign Housing Association
Aster Group
LiveWest Homes Limited
The Guinness Partnership Limited
Evolve Housing & Support
Cornerstone Housing
London Borough of Wandsworth
St. Mungo Community Housing Association
HFL Group Limited
CURO
Brick by Brick Croydon Limited
Housing Associations Legal Alliance (HALA)
Stonewater
Notting Hill Genesis
VIVID
Cross Keys Homes
London Borough of Southwark
Saxon Weald Homes Limited
Silva Homes

Work highlights

Advised The Guinness Partnership on hundreds of disrepair claims.
Advised Stonewater on the acquisition of land by way of sub-sale from Coventry County Council via Countryside Properties (UK) Limited.
Advised GreenSquareAccord on the acquisition of 93 affordable homes from Legal & General in Bristol.