Partner

Fiona McLeod

Fiona has considerable experience in working with public sector clients and is an accredited expert in Housing and Residential Tenancy law. She is also an experienced litigator and appears in courts throughout Scotland in all aspects of civil litigation.

Fiona's clients include central and local government, regulatory bodies, housing associations and private clients. She regularly advises on legislation, statutory interpretation, and powers and duties of public bodies. Fiona prides herself on her clear understanding of the law with the ability to present information in a way that is accessible and understandable to non-lawyers.

Living Brodies' values

Clients appreciate Fiona's personable and caring nature, her sound understanding of her their needs as a business and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Highlights

One of only six solicitors, and the only Solicitor Advocate, accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Housing and Residential Tenancy Law.
Regularly presents at external seminars and delivers training sessions on behalf of Central Law Training.

Rankings

Fiona is ranked Associate to Watch in Social Housing within Chambers UK 2024.

Fiona McLeod ranked rising star in social housing in Legal 500 UK 2024. Also recommended lawyer for social housing in Legal 500 UK 2024.

Fiona McLeod is an experienced practitioner, able to answer queries, and gives advice based on experience and legal knowledge. She picks up on particular issues encountered in specific courts and seeks to provide advice accordingly to address difficulties.

Legal 500 UK 2025

Fiona is an excellent lawyer who always delivers exceptional and timely advice.

Chambers UK 2025

I consider her to be outstanding in her field.

Chambers UK 2025

Fiona McLeod has an excellent reputation in the social housing sector. She has delivered clear and concise advice around our compliance and tenancy management.

Legal 500 UK 2024