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Shoosmiths LLP

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Midlands


Shoosmiths LLP

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Provided by Shoosmiths LLP

With one of the largest property litigation practices in the UK, we are able to assist you in all areas of landlord and tenant litigation, and in any real estate dispute.

Our clients include household names in the retail and leisure sectors, investment landlords, developers of both commercial and residential land, local authorities, and other public bodies. We also act for individuals who are landlords of residential properties.

We will work with you - and with your other professional advisers - to resolve any property dispute as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. We are able to offer innovative pricing solutions and fixed fee structures for repeat instructions where appropriate.

We can provide early advice on a potentially contentious matter or early negotiations, right through to proceedings. We regularly work with alternative dispute resolution providers such as mediators, experts and arbitrators to find solutions that works for you. But if proceedings are necessary, we will 'fight your corner' in presenting a robust case to the court or tribunal. We adapt our approach to the individual case, developing a strategy to best meet your commercial aims in the most cost and time efficient way.

We provide a ‘cradle to grave’ service for our clients, whatever their concern.

Clients (7)

  • McArthurGlen
  • British Car Auctions
  • Northwood Investors
  • Calthorpe Estates
  • Central Midlands Co-op
  • Crown Paints Limited
  • Equation Properties Limited

Chambers Review

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Real Estate Litigation - Midlands

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths has an experienced team of litigators with a strong track record in managing the property portfolios of a number of household-name clients, particularly in the retail sector. The firm represents both landlords and tenants in complex disputes involving rent reviews, dilapidations and alleged contractual breaches. It also has expertise in development and right to light disputes, along with contentious property issues arising in relation to insolvency.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Shoosmiths represented Union Investments in a forfeiture action in respect of one of its flagship assets in Birmingham. The litigation concerned the forfeiture of a lease let to WeWork, following its bankruptcy in the USA.

Strengths

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  • The Shoosmiths team are transparent with their advice and totally reliable. I couldn't ask for a better service.

    Real Estate Litigation respondentUK
  • The advice provided by Shoosmiths is always pragmatic and commercial, which is exactly what we are looking for a legal firm to deliver.

    Real Estate Litigation respondentUK
  • They leave no stone unturned, are very strategic and are not drawn away by small or insignificant items.

    Real Estate Litigation respondentUK
  • They have done tons of research and made a real effort to show that we are important as a client.

    Real Estate Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Kate McCall
    Band 2Kate McCall

    Kate McCall

    Kate McCall is head of the Shoosmiths Midlands property litigation team and has experience in a variety of disputes including landlord and tenant disputes and dilapidations. She also has specialist expertise advising landowners on injunctions related to political protest.
    • Kate has been excellent to work with.

      Real Estate Litigation respondentUK
    • Kate is very professional and highly effective.

      Real Estate Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 2Paul Knight
    Band 2Paul Knight

    Paul Knight

    Paul Knight has considerable experience in a variety of real estate litigation on behalf of investors and corporate occupiers, including rent reviews, dilapidations and contested lease renewals. He also handles disputes relating to major commercial and residential development projects.
  • Band 4Ellie Sandbach
    Band 4Ellie Sandbach

    Ellie Sandbach

    Ellie Sandbach advises both landlords and tenants on a range of contentious matters including lease renewals and arrears. She also has complementary expertise in agricultural law matters.
    • Ellie is a very strong lawyer and delivers timely and pragmatic advice.

      Real Estate Litigation respondentUK
    • Ellie is great. She is very good at litigation. I know I will get a quick response and she will work out the details for me. I cannot speak highly enough of her.

      Real Estate Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 4Nicholas Shepherd
    Band 4Nicholas Shepherd

    Nicholas Shepherd

    Nicholas Shepherd heads the national property litigation practice at Shoosmiths. He continues to act for corporate occupiers, investors and residential developers on a broad array of work including landlord and tenant disputes and contentious development matters.

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