Housebuilders overview

We have unrivalled experience in the housebuilding sector

We are the UK’s primary legal adviser to the housebuilding sector - acting for 15 of the top 20 housebuilders in the UK.

Our team of dedicated legal experts understands the industry and provides commercial, cost-effective and proactive advice. We offer a comprehensive service - from the initial identification of potential sites for development through to after sales issues and beyond. Our lawyers are regularly invited to speak at NHBC and HBF dinners, seminars and roadshows and we host The National Housebuilders Heads of Legal Forum twice a year. 

We advise on all aspects affecting the industry.

• Our Corporate team deals with takeovers, mergers and acquisitions.
• Our Urban Regeneration team deals with pathfinding partnering agreements and cutting edge regeneration issues.
• Our Environmental team deals with the development of brownfield sites and contaminated land issues and conducts environmental assessments.
• Our Health, Safety and Regulations team offers advice on the protection of interests by negotiating with regulatory bodies and defending prosecutions.
• Our Real Estate and Planning team handles complex land acquisitions and the entire range of planning and public law issues.
• Our Customer Care team deals with customer care and purchaser disputes.
• Our Construction team deals with disputes that arise with employers, contractors and subcontractors and drafts complex construction documentation.
• Our Land Litigation team deals with disputes relating to title, options, boundaries and complex land contract issues, in addition to the removal of squatters or travellers.
• Our Employment team advises on all issues that arise with employees, including working conditions, discrimination, diversity and performance.

 “The firm overall is one of the leading advisers to the UK Housebuilding sector, acting for 13 of the top 16 leading housebuilders in the UK.”
The Legal 500

"Nabarro has developed a high profile service to major housebuilders and developers"
The Legal 500

"The Group has developed expertise in the housebuilding sector, attracting new clients"
The Legal 500

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