CHIC and Sharpe Pritchard

Sharpe Pritchard at Homes UK 27-28 November, London ExCel

CHIC Pod 10

In July 2024 Sharpe Pritchard was appointed to the new legal services framework for the Communities and Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC).

CHIC is a member owned consortium of over 250 bodies, comprised principally of Registered Providers and Local Authorities which offers its members costs savings and efficiencies through access to a panel of specialist law firms.

We’re appointed to the CHIC framework in Corporate, Governance & Finance and Property lots, meaning we can support Registered Providers across a wide range of areas in the delivery and maintenance of high-quality social housing stock.

If you’d like to find out more about how we can help you address the challenges, demands and opportunities of social housing, please get in touch with one of our team.

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CHIC and Sharpe Pritchard

Sharpe Pritchard at Homes UK 27-28 November, London ExCel

CHIC Pod 10

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