Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 3
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03700 868000Chambers Review
Shoosmiths has a respected practice with a broad social housing offering including sector-specific advice on real estate and development matters. The team is reputed for its capabilities in handling social housing issues that involve elements of employment law. It also exhibits strength in group structures and regulatory compliance. It offers experience in handling property management work and real estate transactions.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths acted for Taylor Wimpey on the sale and development of 55 affordable housing units for approximately £9.5 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"One of their key strengths is that they always have an eye on the business side of things."
"They're good solicitors who provide good advice."
"The people at Shoosmiths are good to deal with."
"One of their key strengths is that they always have an eye on the business side of things."
"They're good solicitors who provide good advice."
"The people at Shoosmiths are good to deal with."
Notable Practitioners
Janette Speed is head of the Shoosmiths social housing team in Scotland. She advises clients on a range of big-ticket projects, handling matters such as development transactions for registered social landlords.
Gillian Ralph has notable experience acting for funders in relation to acquisitions of development sites for affordable housing.
"Gillian's always really good to work with and provides good, sensible advice."
"She's very efficient and professional in our dealings."
"She has strong technical ability and provides clear and concise advice throughout transactions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shoosmiths LLP
Scotland
Clients
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Robertson Homes Limited
Robertson Living Limited
Taylor Wimpey UK Limited