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Shoosmiths LLP

Real Estate: £10 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Shoosmiths LLP

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With one of the largest multi-disciplinary real estate practices in the UK, Shoosmiths brings leading insight and expertise to any property transaction or dispute, regardless of size or complexity, ensuring a highly-skilled and commercial approach that goes beyond simply advising on ‘the law’.

Shoosmiths delivers national solutions supplemented with local knowledge, allowing us to bring the best of both worlds to our clients’ transactions. With 13 locations across the UK, our knowledge of our cities and regions, as well as the connections we have in the local markets and sectors, means we can support our clients in a more intimate way, which factors in the nuances of those markets.

Our solutions-focused approach means we take time to really understand our clients’ objectives and the drivers behind their deals. We like to get to know our clients, ensuring we fully align with their wider real estate ambitions and appreciate their diverse requirements and challenges. We want to understand their strategic drivers so that we can be proactive, intuitive and get them to their goals swiftly. One size does not fit all.

Delivering real estate projects which help shape the landscape and communities in which we live and work is a genuine motivator for our lawyers and at the heart of Shoosmiths’ real estate offering. Our lawyers are naturally inquisitive and excited both by the law and doing deals.

We love what we do and it shows.

Clients (5)

  • Taylor Wimpey
  • Lovell Partnerships
  • Gleeson Homes
  • EG Group
  • Ralph Lauren UK

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: £10 million and above - North West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths has a highly rated team in Manchester with strong development and investment credentials. The firm handles a number of significant mixed-use urban regeneration projects across the UK and offers expertise in real estate finance and leasing transactions. It has additional experience advising clients on the acquisition, disposal, construction and funding of residential development schemes. The team acts for a wide variety of clients, including investors, developers and construction companies, as well as companies from the hospitality sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths advised HPREF I Konect Investments on the development strategy and letting of a 149-acre ex-colliery site.

Strengths

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  • The law firm has great technical knowledge and good resources within the team.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK
  • If they are unable to answer questions themselves, the team always refer the issue to colleagues quickly and with follow-up to ensure that they are resolved.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK
  • The customer service from the law firm is very good. They are very responsive.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK
  • There is a high level of expertise in the team and I haven't been able to find another law firm to match it.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Andrew Pattinson
    Band 4Andrew Pattinson

    Andrew Pattinson

    Andrew Pattinson is the head of the Northern real estate offering at Shoosmiths and primarily assists clients with development matters. He has particular expertise advising on mandates relating to student accommodation and mixed-use developments.

  • Band 5Patrick Duffy
    Band 5Patrick Duffy

    Patrick Duffy

    Patrick Duffy is the head of core real estate in Shoosmiths' Manchester office. He has significant experience in acting for clients on investment acquisitions and sales and development projects.

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North West

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