Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
Contact number
0131 228 3777About
Provided by Brodies LLP
Our experts advise on a wide range of issues affecting the social and affordable housing sectors, including governance, regulatory matters, housing management, charity law, procurement and competition law, pensions, data protection, health and safety. We also provide advice and representation in relation to employment law, as well as advice on mergers and consolidations, acquisitions and disposals, development, environmental law and planning.
We also have valuable experience and expertise in providing support and advice on debt recovery, finance transactions, including loan agreements, private placements and bond issues, and security work.
Key highlights
- We acted on the first SONIA based loan facilities provided to Scottish based social housing providers.
- We are the principal legal advisers to the Scottish Housing Regulator.
- We have advised on ground-breaking social housing developments across Scotland.
Chambers Review
Brodies is a recognised firm with a strong social housing practice noted for its expertise in development finance and complex litigation matters. It advises a broad range of clients including housing associations, banks and local councils, among others.
Work Highlights
- Brodies advised the Bank of Scotland in providing a £70.7 million sustainability linked term loan and revolving credit loan facilities to Link Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Brodies hashighly experienced lawyers who not only have an excellent understanding of the law, but who are also highly attuned to their clients' strategic and reputational requirements."
"The firm has a breadth and depth of knowledge of the affordable housing sector and is able to call on a range of specialist expertise to support development transactions."
"Brodies has super helpful and very personable lawyers who go above and beyond."
"It's one of the main specialist firms in the affordable housing sector and is very strong on sector dynamics and commercial awareness."
"They clearly pride themselves on being very responsive and keeping the client fully updated."
"Brodies hashighly experienced lawyers who not only have an excellent understanding of the law, but who are also highly attuned to their clients' strategic and reputational requirements."
"The firm has a breadth and depth of knowledge of the affordable housing sector and is able to call on a range of specialist expertise to support development transactions."
"Brodies has super helpful and very personable lawyers who go above and beyond."
"It's one of the main specialist firms in the affordable housing sector and is very strong on sector dynamics and commercial awareness."
"They clearly pride themselves on being very responsive and keeping the client fully updated."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Dun offers particular expertise in advising lenders on investment and development financing.
"Chris is acknowledged as being one of the best affordable housing lawyers in the Scottish housing finance space and I have always appreciated his hands-on approach."
Fiona McLeod is recognised for her representation of local authority and registered social landlords in a range of matters. Her practice includes regulatory and housing management matters.
"Fiona is an excellent lawyer who always delivers exceptional and timely advice."
"I consider her to be outstanding in her field."
"She's a strong performer under pressure."
"Fiona is professional, knowledgeable and confident."