Winckworth Sherwood hires Pinsent Masons’ Head of Social Housing Finance

Winckworth Sherwood is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Whitty, who joins the firm from Pinsent Masons, where she was Head of Social Housing Finance. Sarah founded and led the practice for over 14 years, successfully building it into a top-ranked, tier-one team recognised across the sector.

At Winckworth Sherwood, Sarah joins the Corporate, Banking and Finance team with a clear mandate to further expand and enhance the firm’s Social Housing Finance practice. She will collaborate with the firm’s existing market-leading experts and build on its outstanding reputation across housing, housebuilding, charities, and the wider not-for-profit sector.

Commenting on her appointment, Sarah said:

“Winckworth Sherwood has an exceptional Social Housing and Housing Finance practice. I’m thrilled to be joining at such an exciting time and look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the firm and its clients.”

Richard Tinham, Managing Partner at Winckworth Sherwood, added:

“With over two decades of experience and widely regarded as one of the UK’s foremost advisors in social housing, Sarah brings unrivalled expertise, deep sector insight, and long-standing client relationships. Her arrival represents a significant step forward in our ambition to be the leading advisor in the social housing finance sector.”