Department profile
Shoosmiths LLP

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Shoosmiths LLP

About

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 (5)

  • Anywl Homes
  • Allied London LLP
  • Bellway Homes
  • Buccleuch Group
  • Cole Waterhouse

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate Litigation - North West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Shoosmiths is proficient in handling an array of landlord and tenant disputes and highlighted for its expertise in right to light matters. The firm is instructed by notable retail and developer clients in the North West and nationally. Shoosmiths is also recognised for providing restrictive covenant advice to developers.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Shoosmiths continued to advise PwC on its administration of Wilko's portfolio, including compensation and interim rent payments worth over £800,000.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Shoosmiths has a very knowledgeable and confident team with an excellent strategic approach to success.

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  • Shoosmiths approach cases from multiple angles of dispute resolution, are very successful at resolving disputes, are honest with the law and have a modern approach.

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  • Shoosmiths manage their cases to get their clients involved and understand what the clients want.

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  • Shoosmiths is a fantastic firm.

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  • Shoosmiths are commercially very aware. They are a good source of market knowledge and very in tune with our business.

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Members

Provided by Shoosmiths LLP

  • Richard Symonds

  • Nicholas Shepherd

    Head of Department

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