We have acted for large and small RSLs joining group structures in relation to those constitutional issues that arise from time to time. We advise on the most appropriate business models and structures for them from traditional parent/subsidiary relationship to group structures that attract regeneration partners. We also advise on NHF model rules, community associations, joint ventures, trading and charitable subsidiaries, conversion into a company, housing corporation rescue, and transfer of engagements. We offer expert advice on drafting, advising on policies, governing issues such as membership, appointment of directors, board member duties including the Company Act 2006 code of conduct for directors. Advice on annual and special general meetings and annual reports and returns. We will deal with the Tenant Services Authority, ODPM, the Charities Commission and all other relevant regulators, as necessary.
We have particular experience of:
- EU procurement
- partnering contracts
- trust instruments
- memoranda and articles of association
- association rules
- trust instruments
- memoranda and articles of association
- association rules
Our commercial team also provides advice to housing associations on intellectual property rights and issues.
