Department profile
Burness Paull

Social Housing

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


Burness Paull

Rankings

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Social Housing - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Burness Paull acts for prominent social housing providers and charities on matters including construction projects, bond placements and development of new legal structures. The group is also adept at advising on residential developments and social housing acquisitions. The team is experienced with clientele in both the public and private sectors. It is also skilled in advising on finance matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Burness Paull acted for Cruden Partnerships in relation to the sale of the former Howdenburn Primary School, Jedburgh to Scottish Borders Housing

    Association Limited.

Strengths

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  • They are knowledgeable, very client-focused and responsive to requests. The team has the necessary knowledge and depth to advise us on all issues.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • The team are very personable, diligent, quick to respond and up to speed.

    Social Housing respondentUK
  • They always provide a clear path to navigate through complex deals.

    Social Housing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Peter Chambers
    Band 3Peter Chambers

    Peter Chambers

    Peter Chambers is recognised for his experience representing residential developers and housing associations in a range of transactional matters.
  • Up and ComingLouise Chambers
    Up and ComingLouise Chambers

    Louise Chambers

    Louise Chambers is highlighted for her experience acting for a range of housing associations on major development projects and property transactions. She specialises in property development and urban regeneration.

  • Up and ComingRuth McNaught
    Up and ComingRuth McNaught

    Ruth McNaught

    Ruth McNaught regularly advises housing associations and local authority clients on a range of matters from acquisitions to governance matters.
    • Ruth is very approachable and provides advice in an easy-to-understand way. She came up with innovative solutions to meet requirements.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • Ruth McNaught provides timely and clear advice with technical knowledge and commercial awareness.

      Social Housing respondentUK
  • Associates to watchDavid Antonelli
    Associates to watchDavid Antonelli

    David Antonelli

    David Antonelli is noted for advising housing associations on the acquisition and development of sites for social housing.

    • David delivers an excellent and consistent service. He goes above and beyond and is very client-focused.

      Social Housing respondentUK
    • He's a pragmatic associate and good to deal with.

      Social Housing respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Burness Paull (4)

Scotland

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