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Penningtons recruits new social housing partner

Posted: 25/05/2011


London and South East law firm Penningtons Solicitors LLP is pleased to announce that it has appointed Andrew Casstles as a partner in its highly regarded social housing group. Andrew, who joins from Devonshires Solicitors where he had been a partner for four years, will be based at Penningtons' City office.

Andrew specialises in development, regeneration and landlord and tenant work for the social housing sector. He has acted for numerous registered providers, focusing particularly on development site acquisitions with associated planning and infrastructure agreements. He advises on funding, grant, nominations and consortium agreements and commercial lettings in mixed use schemes.

In the private sector he has acted for private investors, developers and occupiers on a variety of commercial property transactions.

Andrew regularly runs seminars for clients and contacts on the development process and obstacles to development.

Commenting on Andrew's arrival, Linda Storey, who heads Penningtons' social housing group, said: "Andrew's appointment adds greater strength in depth to the services we offer to registered providers and reflects our commitment to expanding our presence in the London market place. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm."

Penningtons' social housing practice is recognised as one of the top teams in the South of England by both Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession and The Legal 500.


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