Law firm appointed by national housebuilder

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has been appointed to the legal panel of a national housebuilder.

The interim appointment at Avant Homes – effective immediately and running until a panel review, which is expected to take place later this year – means Shakespeare Martineau will provide legal support on a range of residential development matters.

This includes the acquisition of sites for new housing schemes, strategic land options and promotion agreements, sales to affordable housing providers, construction and planning advice.

Jill Briggs, residential development partner at Shakespeare Martineau, said: “We’re delighted to have been appointed to Avant Homes’ legal panel.

“Having previously worked closely with the team – including on secondment – I’ve seen first-hand their ambition and drive.

“This is a great opportunity for our team to work alongside one of the UK’s most dynamic housebuilders and deliver strategic, commercially focused legal advice across their development pipeline.”