Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 2
Email address
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(03700) 868300About
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.
Chambers Review
Shoosmiths has a well-respected group offering the full range of property litigation services, specialising in retail and telecommunications, as well as agriculture. The firm demonstrates particular experience in complex landlord and tenant issues and is also equipped to advise on leasehold enfranchisement matters. The firm's client base encompasses international retailers, corporate occupiers, investment landlords and residential developers, and the firm also undertakes advisory and disputes representation for charities with property portfolios.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths acted for the owners of a multi-property portfolio on their refinancing exercise with the Bank of East Asia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Shoosmiths have excellent knowledge across all areas of property law."
"Shoosmiths demonstrate a wide range of expertise and knowledge in their engagements."
"The lawyers at Shoosmiths have excellent knowledge across all areas of property law."
"Shoosmiths demonstrate a wide range of expertise and knowledge in their engagements."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Foster is based in the firm's Reading office and heads Shoosmiths' real estate litigation department. His work includes land use disputes, landlord and tenant matters, and dilapidations claims.
"Simon isphenomenal."
"Simon has a wide range of expertise in the area of land litigation."
Richard Willcox acts in a range of property litigation, with a particular focus on commercial disputes. He also handles issues regarding residential developments and leasing, including restrictive covenants.
"Richard is an outstanding lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shoosmiths LLP
Thames Valley
Clients
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Hennes & Mauritz UK Limited
NATS (comprising NATS (En Route) Limited and NATS (Services)
Revolution Bars Limited
Vistry Group (following merger of Linden Homes and Bovis)
Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited