Darren Hooker is the latest Partner to join Capsticks’ Housing team. He is joining to lead on governance and regulatory work, strengthening the firm’s full service offering and bolstering the existing expertise for social housing clients.

Darren specialises in advising RPs, public sector bodies and charities on corporate governance and regulatory issues. He has particular expertise in corporate restructuring, including the establishment of new entities, the consolidation of groups and the merger of organisations.

Darren’s appointment from Trowers & Hamlins follows those of Sarah Darvell, a security charging expert, and Naomi Roper, a banking and finance expert. With the addition of Darren, Sarah and Naomi, alongside the existing wider housing team, Capsticks is one of the leading full service law firms in the social housing sector, achieving smart growth for the firm and solidifying its position as a go-to advisor for Registered Providers.

Chimi Shakohoxha, Head of Housing at Capsticks noted:

“Welcoming Darren to our housing team elevates our service offering to a new high. This is not only a win for the firm but also our future and existing clients. The team will continue to innovate and to ensure we remain the firm that our clients want by their side.”

Senior Partner, Rachael Heenan, commented:

“Our housing team has come a long way in a few short years from when we first entered the sector. Since then the team has gone from strength to strength, ensuring that the focus always remains on working with organisations that make a difference in communities that they serve. Rounding off our full service offering is another step in that direction, it speaks to the firm’s expertise and the quality of service we provide to Registered Providers.”

Darren will be based in the firm’s London office.

Capsticks’ aim is to be the firm of choice for organisations who work to make a difference. Our purpose is to be the legal advisers that clients want by their side, providing innovative and practical solutions tailored to our sectors’ unique challenges. Our lawyers work together as one team with the same values: putting people first, doing the right thing and always forward thinking.