My role
I am a housing partner at Anthony Collins Solicitors. Originally training as a commercial property lawyer, I have acted for housing associations in all aspects of property work and now specialise in development and regeneration, site acquisitions, development agreements, Section 106 agreements, shared ownership and associated work; assisting housing associations to build new housing and in the regeneration of areas.
My experience
I have acted for housing associations on a national basis, in particular on development and regeneration, for upwards of 17 years, and previously led a Housing and Regeneration property team prior to joining Anthony Collins Solicitors.
I have written articles for the housing press, spoken at sector events, and am a committee member and past chair of the Women in Property North West branch.
I have been rated in Chambers and Partners’ guide to the legal profession in Band 1, and recognised in Legal 500 as a “leading individual”.
‘Lucy Worrall is excellent; she provides a world-class service. She goes the extra mile and exceeds expectations.’ – Chambers and Partner. 2023
‘Lucy Worrall is outstanding.’ Legal 500, 2023
‘She’s very personable and takes a very pragmatic approach.’ – Chambers and Partners, 2022
‘[Lucy] is a dedicated social housing property lawyer who acts for registered providers on wide-ranging development and regeneration transactions, including site acquisitions and planning-related issues. Lucy Worrall is knowledgeable, very responsive and reliable.’ Chambers and Partners, 2021
My specialisms
- Development and regeneration
- Social housing
- Property development
- Commercial property
My insights
Right now there is a surge in right to buy (RTB) applications given tenants justified concerns that the new Labour government is likely...