Social housing in Scotland

‘TC Young is an extremely experienced firm of solicitors with a level of specialism and knowledge of the social housing sector which is second-to-none and which I value highly. The service we receive is responsive, good value for money and of a high quality. The firm is proactive in providing us with updates on changes in relevant legislation and can provide training to our staff in these areas.’

‘The team comprises a number of very friendly and approachable individuals. Their approach is extremely thorough and you can always rely on the fact they will have covered all angles. They will challenge positively when required and not back down when they know they are right. They are also very good at explaining things in lay person’s terms and will always provide explanatory back-up in writing and never make you feel stupid. They also always consider the best approach in any given situation e.g. whether an email or letter is better coming directly from the client or from the solicitor.’

‘This practice and all the partners, are always here for us, whatever the situation and issue. Their legal advice being second-to-none and always timeously. We could not have managed some tricky situations without them.’

‘Lauren Little is bright, brave, focused, creative, determined. Mark Ewing is a governance guru; wise, calm, helpful, supportive. Alison Brynes is informed, cool, solution-based.’

‘Lauren Little provides an excellent, bespoke and all-round service across a range of topics including loan finance, contracts and property. Alison Brynes is an excellent resource on all matters property and factoring. Jim Bauld is a recognised expert in social housing and tenancy law.’

‘Alastair McKendrick is very approachable. All our staff feel very comfortable in going to him for advice.’

‘Our key contact is Alison Brynes. Engaging directly at partner level ensures we always feel our business gets the attention it deserves. Alison is focused, determined and a creative problem solver. If there is a way to get the deal done, Alison will find it.’

‘Mark Ewing is so knowledgeable in his field that even statutory and governmental organisations with their own in-house lawyers seek out his opinion.‘

‘The practise in my opinion has an unrivalled knowledge and level of experience in the social housing sector. Their approach is efficient and effective. The level and depth of understanding during complex land negotiations was incredible; the agile approach to constant requests for changes to agreements to meet all party needs was crucial in reaching a successful conclusion.’

‘The responsiveness of the team is first class and they will always ensure deadlines are met even if short timescales and long working hours are required to meet these. Explain the nature of the information clearly to help decisions to be made which meets the needs of the organisation.’

‘Karen Brodie works diligently to deliver on milestones, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.’

‘Karen Brodie is both an incredibly patient and talented individual. Any piece of work she was asked to complete was fantastic. Her approach to challenging issues was calm and insightful and we would not have reached a successful conclusion without the infinite knowledge and patience she contributed.’

‘The BTO team is extremely knowledgeable and professional at all times. Their collaborative approach and ‘can do’ attitude is invaluable in driving forward challenging transactions successfully.’

‘Having worked with Karen Brodie on a number of high-value land purchases I have always found her to be professional, diligent and approachable. It is evident in everything Karen does that she cares about her work and constantly goes above and beyond to make sure that the client brief and timescales are met. My trust in Karen is a direct result of the strong working relationship built up with her and her team over a number of years.’

‘It is a responsive team, that works well together and delivers a first-class service to its customers and provides advice in a language that can be shared with our stakeholders within quick timescales.’

‘The team is very hands-on, approachable and knowledgeable. Always happy to discuss matters in whatever way suits the business, whether that be a whole team set up or individual telephone calls to staff to provide expert advice.’

‘Shirley Evans is excellent in keeping us up-to-date with any changes in legislation/court matters. We can always be assured she will do her research into any unusual cases to ensure we are clear in taking matters forward.’

‘Shirley Evans is a delight to work with and probably knows more about housing law than anyone else in the private sector in Scotland. She is a standout lawyer.’

‘Shirley Evans has an enviable knowledge of housing law and her experience as a legal member of the Housing and Property Chamber gives her an added insight when considering potential strategies.’