Organisations cannot thrive and grow unless the rules governing their existence are well drafted, allowing them to meet their business needs.

Providers of Social Housing are also restrained under the policing powers of the Housing Corporation or the Charities Commission. Board members are volunteers and are asked to make decisions costing vast sums of money and affecting the lives of many. The key to the success of an organisation is a stable, well-trained and focused board delivering the aims and objectives of the organisation. We have substantial experience of providing advice to associations and their boards relating to governance and regulatory issues. We have advised many associations in respect of their memorandum and articles of association including rule changes, re-organisations within group structures and mergers.

We are experienced in liaising with the Housing Corporation, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM), Companies House and the Charities Commission.

We have substantial expertise in respect of the role of office's and board members and in advising associations on their rights and obligations.

Our team has experience in providing advice to associations not only on environmental, data protection and Human Rights Act issues but also on a variety of contractual and commercial issues the association is likely to face on a regular basis.

We can assist in respect of the legal and regulatory issues but also on practical matters ensuring the best outcome for the association and its tenants.