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Social Housing - Scotland

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Shoosmiths acted for Taylor Wimpey on the sale and development of 55 affordable housing units for approximately £9.5 million.

Strengths

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One of their key strengths is that they always have an eye on the business side of things.

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They're good solicitors who provide good advice.

Social Housing respondent
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The people at Shoosmiths are good to deal with.

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Notable Practitioners

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Janette Speed
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Janette Speed
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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.

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Gillian Ralph
Gillian Ralph
Associates to watch

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 has strong technical ability and provides clear and concise advice throughout transactions.

She's very efficient and professional in our dealings.

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Janette Speed
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Janette Speed
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Gillian Ralph
Gillian Ralph
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Clients

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Robertson Homes Limited

Robertson Living Limited

Taylor Wimpey UK Limited