Joanna Lee-Mills is an Equity Partner at UK Top100 law firm, Ward Hadaway LLP, leading the Birmingham office’s Affordable Housing Development Team.
As an affordable housing lawyer with nearly 25 years’ experience advising the sector, Joanna has been heavily involved in the strategic growth and direction of social housing teams within various national law firms, with her expertise in real estate positioning her as a trusted advisor to housing associations, local authorities and developers across the UK.
Dedicated to fostering collaboration, Joanna works closely with planning, construction, residential development and other specialists to deliver comprehensive and innovative solutions for her clients. Joanna regularly authors thought leadership pieces on critical sector issues, and her insights have been published in prominent industry publications including Inside Housing and Social Housing magazines.
An active participant in both the housing sector and local business community, Joanna serves on the Board of Directors at Auxesia Homes and Colmore BID, bringing her considerable expertise to bear on strategic decisions that shape the future of social housing.