Collette Miller

Released this week, the Legal 500 is a guide to the world’s best law firms, broken down by country and practice area. The firm ranking table presents a comprehensive assessment of firms in the practice area based on rigorous research, including client feedback, peer assessment, and independent analysis.

Harper Macleod’s Public Sector Real Estate, RSLs and Infrastructure team has retained its top tier position for social housing in Scotland, a mark it has held for more than 20 years. The team was praised for its “extremely professional” service.

As well as the team recognition, several individual lawyers within Harper Macleod are recognised for their expertise in the field of Social Housing in Scotland:

• ‘Leading Partner’ status has been awarded to Derek Hogg, James McMorrow and Collette Miller (Collette had previously been recognised with ‘Next Generation Partner’ status) – commended as the strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
• David McIndoe, Euan Pirie and Natalie Dissake are also recommended as key lawyers.

The Legal 500 researchers canvassed industry figures, referees and clients, with feedback on Harper Macleod including: “The team at Harper Macleod are extremely professional in all their interactions with our organisation. The advice provided is comprehensive and robust. They are more responsive than other firms and have a very positive outlook.”

Collette Miller, partner in the Public Sector Real Estate, RSLs and Infrastructure team, said: “Thank you to our clients for continuing to trust our advice and service. As Scotland’s largest law firm with a dedicated social housing practice, we advise a wide range of housing providers, from large groups to small urban and rural community organisations on a range of regulatory, governance and commercial matters. We are delighted that our team’s commitment to our clients has been recognised independently.

“Scotland’s social housing sector is facing a unique set of challenges in the coming years, from funding constraints to increased demand on their services, coupled with the transition to net zero. We are well-placed to advise the sector and its supply chain on those challenges.”