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Devonshires advises on £500M bond issue
Devonshires has acted for London & Quadrant (L&Q), one of the UK’s leading and prominent housing associations, to help in securing a £500m Bond.
Devonshires acts for Red Kite Community Housing Limited on £60 million private placement
Devonshires are delighted to have acted for Red Kite Community Housing Limited on its recent £60 million private placement and bank funding, with the Banking and Securitisation teams both advising.
Dismissing False Discrimination Claims – How an assessor can help
Social landlords are frequently faced with discrimination allegations in response to possession claims but rarely appoint an assessor who could help deal with potentially complex court proceedings.
Balancing risk and the housing crisis in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster
The Grenfell Tower tragedy means that housing associations now face a fundamental choice about their housing priorities. Should their focus be on the maintenance of existing housing or on development plans to help build new homes?
Briefing note for clients: External insulation and cladding in buildings over 18 metres
In light of recent events we understand our clients will be concerned about the legal and fire-safety status of recently refurbished and over-clad properties and the potential risk presented by the means of construction and material used.
The Mutual Investment Model for Roads: A New Approach To Roads Procurement?
One of the most eagerly awaited infrastructure projects is the Welsh Government’s £400m project to complete the dualling of the A45 from Dowlais to Hirwaun.
Devonshires expands real estate and projects team
We have bolstered our Leeds office with the appointment of a new banking partner and property solicitor.
Changes to PSC Information
From 26 June 2017, as part of the implementation of the EU Fourth Money Laundering Directive, the Persons of Significant Control (“PSC”) regime will be updated.
Squatting in commercial properties – options for landlords
Squatting in residential buildings has been a criminal offence since 2012 but the number of people squatting is still rising with owners of commercial properties now at most risk.
Subletting: Advising residential landlords
Anna Bennett, Solicitor in our Housing Management department, reviews the options open to landlords whose tenants are subletting the property, and the problems they might encounter with holiday sublets.
Devonshires boosts Leeds team with new Partner and Solicitor hires
We have bolstered our Leeds office with the appointment of a new banking partner and property solicitor.
Devonshires strengthens Projects team with new partner
Infrastructure Partner, Robert Turner joins Devonshires to strengthen our Projects team