Ward Hadaway builds up specialist property team
27th March, 2013
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has expanded its property department with the recruitment of a specialist social housing team.
Housing specialists – social housing legal experts John Murray (right) and Simon Thirtle have joined law firm Ward Hadaway.
Partner John Murray and Assistant Solicitor Simon Thirtle have years of experience offering specialist advice to a wide range of operators within the social housing sector.
John has specialised in Housing Law for over 25 years, and is well known in the housing sector, acting for a number of Registered Providers of social housing throughout the country.
John and Simon have a strong reputation, particularly in relation to strategy and enforcement in tackling anti-social behaviour.
They provide advice in relation to Policy and Procedure, and legal services for all aspects of housing management law, from licensees through assured and protected tenancies to shared ownership leases.
John was a member of the Law Society Housing Law Committee for ten years. He is also a legal chair of the Residential Property Tribunal, Leasehold Valuation Tribunal and Rent Assessment Committee.
Simon regularly provides advice and assistance in relation to possession claims, including those based upon rent arrears, anti-social behaviour and the accelerated possession procedure.
He is experienced in representing clients at court in relation to injunction applications on grounds of anti-social behaviour and subsequent committal proceedings for the breach of an injunction.
John Murray said: “Social housing is growing in importance right across the country so I am delighted to be joining a dynamic and growing commercial law firm like Ward Hadaway which has the resources and the commitment to provide excellent service to a range of providers in the sector.
“I believe that with a number of other social housing experts already in place at Ward Hadaway, we will have the strength and breadth to provide all the legal services a Social Landlord needs from approachable lawyers who can provide timely and clear advice, and expertise across the board.”
Simon Thirtle said: “I feel we will be able to offer a truly comprehensive service to social housing providers at Ward Hadaway so it is great to be a part of that.”
Ward Hadaway currently carries out a range of work in the social housing sector, including providing advice on large-scale social housing development projects and on specialist schemes for people with disabilities.
Neil Robson, Partner and Head of Property at Ward Hadaway, said: “We are delighted to welcome John and Simon on board. I am sure that their experience and expertise will prove invaluable to our growing list of clients in the social housing sector.”
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