Stephen Harper
Clarke Willmott LLPPossessing ‘strong sector knowledge and commercial understanding’, Clarke Willmott LLP is especially well known in the social housing space for its strength in property and development work. In Bristol, Oliver Smedley leads the social housing development team, with Kary Withers spearheading the property litigation team, and Taunton-based Kate Saunders leads the home sales group. Richard Moore represents RPs in disputes, mediations, and procurement challenges. Transaction expert Helen Wittram is another key name, as is Maria Greener on non-contentious construction and engineering mandates. Stephen Harper is praised for his ’tenacity to resolve issues and achieve the best outcome for the client’.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong sector knowledge and commercial understanding.’
‘Stephen Harper - tenacity to resolve issues and achieve best outcome for client.’
'Friendly team with a depth of knowledge and commitment to meeting their clients’ needs.'
Key clients
- Stonewater Limited
- The Guinness Partnership
- Sovereign Housing
- Bromford
- Plymouth Community Homes
- Abri
- LiveWest
- Alliance Homes
- L&Q
- Aster
Work highlights
- Advising Aster Homes on a joint venture with Thakeham Homes.
- Advising Abri and Stonewater on drafting bespoke framework tender document for their construction procurement.
- Advising Clarion Housing Association on an application to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) for a modification of a restrictive covenant.
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Oliver Smedley
Clarke Willmott LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kary Withers, Oliver Smedley, Kate Saunders