Burness Paull LLP provides registered social landlords, property investors and real estate corporations with ‘a strong partner-led service’, assisting with land acquisitions, sales and developments. The practice is jointly led by Peter Chambers, a key name in domestic affordable housebuilding, alongside Louise Chambers, who frequently assists clients with urban regeneration projects. The ’highly rated’ David Antonelli often works with private developers and housing associations, while Ruth McNaught uses her public law and regulatory experience to advise on the full gamut of mandates in the social housing sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team members we deal with are incredibly responsive, reliable, thorough, approachable and diligent in their approach. They take the time to explain key and complex legal issues.'
- 'The firm provides a very client-focused responsive service. The team are very knowledgeable in their chosen fields and are collaborative, approachable and professional at all times.'
- 'Strong partner-led service.'
- 'They take care to understand their client's needs and deliver a consistent service.'
- 'David Antonelli is our key contact for all conveyancing and is excellent and is highly rated by all our team.'
- 'The team offers honest professional advice that can be relied upon and trusted.'
Key clients
- Places for People
- Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association
- CALA Management Limited
- Cruden Group
- Springfield Properties plc
- Hillcrest Housing Association Limited
- Miller Homes Limited
- Castlehill Housing Association Limited
- Scottish Futures Trust Investment Limited
- Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
- Barratt Homes
- Link Group
Work highlights
Acting for Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited on major Scottish regeneration projects including the ongoing regeneration of Paisley west end.
Acting for Connect Modular on a pivotal project that will provide 49 homes, with 22 of these designated as specialised support accommodations for young people.
Acting for Link Group Limited on a development and sale agreement between Link Group and another RSL (Govanhill Housing Association) in relation to a development comprised of 60 units split over four blocks.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
David Antonelli
Practice head
Peter Chambers; Louise Chambers
Other key lawyers
David Antonelli; Laura Millar; Ruth McNaught