With ‘great strength on the bench’, Shoosmiths advises on a wide range of social housing projects, particularly focusing on private residential developments. Janette Speed spearheads the team, dealing with commercial and residential development transactions with affordable developers and RSL providers. Key members of the team include Lauren Miller and Gillian Ralph, who act for residential developers providing affordable housing.
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‘The team at Shoosmiths are standout in terms of their service delivery. Janette Speed and her team excel in the Living Sector. They have great strength on the bench and specialist teams are primed to support when required.'
‘Gillian Ralph goes above and beyond to assist with meeting our requirements for the contracts and is exceptionally knowledgeable in the subject matter.’
‘They are hard-working, driven, smart and genuinely care about the client's needs.’
‘Lauren Miller is personable and listens to your needs as a client, offering sound commercial advice.’
Key clients
- Robertson Living Limited
- Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
- Bellway Homes Limited
- Watkin Jones plc
- Aberdeen City Council
- Thriving Investments
Work highlights
- Acted for Taylor Wimpey in connection with the development and sale of 55 affordable housing units at Auldcathie View, Winchburgh.
- Acted for L&S in connection with the sale of 8 affordable homes at Duchlage Road, Crieff.
- Advised Aberdeen City Council on the conclusion of planning legal agreements to secure approximately 500 dwellings and PBSA beds.
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Practice head
Janette Speed
Other key lawyers
Lauren Miller; Gillian Ralph; Geraint Hughes