Recently awarded B Corp status, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP ‘really understands the housing sector’. The firm is frequently sought after by registered providers across the UK and advises on multiple funding projects, asset transfers, property developments and regulatory frameworks. It is also adept at providing employee benefits advice, particularly in relation to pensions. The practice is led by Peter Hubbard, a recognised figure in social housing, and Jonathan Cox, based in Manchester and Birmingham, whose expertise lies in housing regulation, leasehold management and supported housing. Helen Tucker leads the firm’s housing litigation practice, while former co-practice head Baljit Basra left the firm to join Devonshires Solicitors LLP in April 2023. Victoria Jardine has developed notable expertise in social housing and charity law, leading the firm’s joint venture and due diligence work with registered providers. Other key members of the multidisciplinary team include Phil Scully, Andrew Dudley and Emma Hardman.

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Testimonials

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‘ACS really undertsand the Housing Sector and the challenges we are facing, they provide excellent support around Governance and Treasury.'

Key clients

The Riverside Group
Citizen Housing Group
Platform Housing Group
Clarion Housing Group
The Hyde Group
Connexus
London & Quadrant Housing Trust
Livv Housing Group
Orbit Housing Group
Lewisham Homes
National Housing Federation
Redditch Borough Council
Nuneaton and Bedworth Council
Rooftop Housing Group
Walsall Housing Group
The Guinness Partnership

Work highlights

Advised the National Housing Federation in its discussions with government on behalf of the housing association sector over the rent caps for tenants and leaseholders.
Assisted a number of landlords to navigate the provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 from both a regulatory and service charge perspective, including application of the new service charge restrictions to remedial works.
Advised a number of registered providers on their applications for funding under the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and the necessary contractual and legal arrangements.