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Shoosmiths LLP

Construction

UK Guide 2026 : Midlands


Shoosmiths LLP

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About

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Our construction law team has advised on some of the UK’s most significant construction projects over the years, including infrastructure projects, commercial/residential schemes, town centre redevelopments, urban regeneration schemes and portfolio acquisition/disposal projects.

Clients can tap into our commercial and contractual experience to explore ways to de-risk projects. We can give strategic advice at scheme inception on procurement and institutional expectations. After works commencement, we can offer transactional support. Our skilled contentious lawyers can help to avoid claims and resolve any disputes that may arise.

We also have specialists who can advise on the development of brownfield sites to ensure that necessary remediation can be identified and carried out satisfactorily, and suitably validated. We can help our clients to put in place appropriate appointments for environmental consultants and remediation engineers.

Our advice factors in the challenges typically faced by our clients. These include issues such as skills shortages, material price volatility, the use of digital tools and offsite construction. We listen to our clients’ concerns, preferences and ambitions. We try to identify all related risks, and offer ideas for potential solutions. Our understanding of the market and knowledge of proposed legislative change means we are able to apply a long-term perspective to our support.

Clients (5)

  • St Modwen Properties Limited including St Modwen Homes Limit
  • Union Investment Real Estate GmbH
  • Newlands Developments
  • Tilia Homes Limited
  • Harworth Group Plc

Chambers Review

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Construction - Midlands

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Shoosmiths is active across contentious and non-contentious work in the housing, urban regeneration and infrastructure sectors, among others. The firm's clients include national developers and global companies. Shoosmiths advises on significant developments in the Midlands, as well as projects further afield including large logistics and manufacturing facilities.

Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths advised Harworth Estates Investments on the development of the 350-acre former Ironbridge Power Station.

Strengths

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  • Shoosmiths has a genuine commitment to serving their clients and striving for the best outcome.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Patrick Garner
    Band 2Patrick Garner

    Patrick Garner

    Patrick Garner frequently acts for both local and national developers on the construction aspects of large residential and mixed-use development schemes. He advises on non-contentious matters, including procurement, contract negotiation and infrastructure delivery.
    • Patrick is a hugely dedicated member of the broader team. He is deeply invested in getting the right outcome for us.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Band 4Andrew Outram
    Band 4Andrew Outram

    Andrew Outram

    Andrew Outram provides a range of procurement and transactional advice to developers and other parties in relation to major projects.
    • Very impressed with Andrew; he is extremely competent and provides sound legal advice.

      Construction respondentUK
    • Andrew Outram is detailed and tenacious.

      Construction respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Shoosmiths LLP (2)

Midlands

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