Capsticks LLP is well-known for its vast expertise in social housing development and management. The team in Winchester has a wealth of experience handling transactions within the sector, including acquisitions, building leases, and joint ventures, with Michael Owen and Spencer Vella Sultana co-heading the practice. Owen regularly handles a variety of matters such as social housing fraud, disrepair claims, and cases relating to anti-social behaviour. With his in-depth knowledge of construction and planning requirements, Sultana routinely advises clients such as social housing providers and developers. Rita Saadeh is also noted for her experience in site development and regeneration projects.
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‘Mike Owen never fails to deliver. He is always there with great, honest, clear advice. He is extremely supportive to the team.’
‘This practice is excellent at communication, advice, attending meetings, and generally getting the best position for their client.’
'Michael Owen is a pleasure to work with and his team members Catherine and Charlotte are brilliant. Nothing is too much trouble for him and his team.’
- ‘Mike Owen is a strong housing lawyer and expert in his field. He provides robust evidence and clear advice.'
- 'Spencer Vella Sultana is an exceptional leader and has built a great team.’
- ‘They have excellent all-round knowledge. They have delivered some great training. They are very prompt with responses. Great customer service.’
- ‘The partners are very approachable. They don't over complicate things with legal terms. They are very friendly. They are always happy to meet face to face when requested.’
- ‘Charlotte Rawson is a credit to Capsticks. She is friendly, clear, and skilled in her expertise. She is a go-to solicitor for housing management enquiries. She presents information in a clear and concise manner whilst ensuring the key details are not overlooked.'
Clients clés
- Oriel Housing Limited
- Ocean Housing
- Places for People
- Vivid Housing Ltd
- Aster Group
- Westward Housing
- The Guinness Partnership Limited
- Raven Housing Trust
- Paragon Asra Housing Limited
- Teign Housing
Points forts
- Represented a housing association in the courts in order to determine how tenancies should be terminated on death where there is no succession.
- Acted for Places for People in obtaining an injunction who were causing anti- social behaviour in the client’s block of flats.
- Acted for Oriel Housing Limited in the acquisition and construction of 124 new affordable housing units in Reading.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
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Spencer Vella Sultana
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Rita Saadeh
Responsable de la pratique
Michael Owen; Spencer Vella Sultana
Autres avocats clés
Rita Saadeh; Sarah Christy; Suzanne Smith; Charlotte Rawson; Catherine Craven