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Legal experts answer commonly asked questions on social housing
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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 as Up and Coming in Social Housing within Chambers UK 2026.
- Fiona McLeod ranked Leading Associate in social housing in Legal 500 UK 2026.
Fiona McLeod has a very clear, thorough and considered approach coupled with an ability to consider all potential options and the ability to engage well with instructing client departments and non-solicitors too.
Legal 500 UK 2026
Fiona is an outstanding solicitor. She is clear and concise in her approach and understands our needs as a business. She is a great balance of professional and personable.
Chambers UK 2026
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.
Chambers UK 2026
Fiona McLeod has a well-managed contentious team and is willing to remain hands-on to ensure that the customer is well looked after.
Legal 500 UK 2026
