Ellie is an affordable housing specialist, and advises housing providers of all types on their funding, hedging and security portfolios. Ellie's practice covers debt capital markets, loan funding of all types and sizes, charitable investments, joint ventures and loan-linked and standalone hedging, and the associated governance and regulatory considerations when required. She has advised on finance and treasury aspects of some of the sector's largest mergers, and most complex transactions, including an innovative restrucutre of bonds and security trusts to facilitate treasury management within the Peabody Group.

Described as an "excellent problem-solver", Ellie's wider real estate finance practice supports a range of market participants - from large charities to local developers - with investment and development projects.
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    "Sector knowledge of housing is second to none. Very personable approach, impressive technical knowledge but always explained and applied practically and promptly!"
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    "She is very good on the technical aspects, acts collaboratively and is commercially knowledgeable."
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    The strength of Ellie's team lies in its deep understanding of the social housing sector, their knowledge and expertise and their experience as our long and trusted advisors. The team is responsive, professional and engaging and always demonstrates integrity. We have developed excellent professional and personal relationships with the team and (very importantly) we have great fun, even during busy, time-pressured moments. This personable approach is hugely valuable.

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Insights
02 April 2026 | Author: Katharine Lewis

The National Housing Bank: a new force for housing delivery in England

The government's newly established National Housing Bank opened its doors on 31 March 2026 with up to £16 billion to invest and ambitions to unlock a further £50 billion of private capital. In this article Katharine Lewis takes a brief look at what you need to know.

Podcasts
21 May 2020 | Hosted by: Eleanor James

Trowers talks podcast: Account filings, audit options and loan documents during the Covid-19 pandemic

Trowers talks podcast: Account filings, audit options and loan documents during the Covid-19 pandemic

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