The prestigious independent awards commemorate those who have shown excellence not only in expertise but in service, with the winners selected by an independent panel.
Pete Goddard, head of Birketts' social housing team, said: “It is particularly pleasing to receive the client choice award for social housing. Our team of lawyers have a true understanding of the challenges facing registered providers of social housing and take pride in providing practical, clear advice.”
Pete continued: “Birketts’ social housing team has core strengths in development, sales and regulatory work for existing registered housing providers. Additionally, we are now assisting with the set-up of new RPs and increasingly acting for housing associations private development arms on larger sites.”
Paul Bonnett, managing director of Iceni Homes, added: “The social housing team at Birketts, under Pete Goddard’s leadership, has built a fantastic reputation for client service within the sector and based on our direct experience this award is richly deserved.”
Birketts’ social housing team has long been recognised as a leader in its field. Leading legal directory, Legal 500, stated in 2015 that it was “at the top table for social housing work” and Pete Goddard was previously voted 'Social Housing Lawyer of the Year in England' at the 2013 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award.
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