UK Guide 2026 : East Midlands
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
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.
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Shoosmiths has a wide-ranging client base, including corporate groups, property investors and developers. It demonstrates strong credentials in real estate portfolio matters, acquisitions and disposals. The team also has a strong presence in the logistics sector, advising on the acquisition, disposal and redevelopment of key industrial sites. Lawyers show further expertise in real estate financing matters.
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Shoosmiths advised Feldberg Capital on an acquisition of a mixed-use property in London for £75 million.
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Shoosmiths' real estate work is perfect.
The team always provides timely and sound advice.
Shoosmiths want to understand us as a business to tailor their support to us.
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Susan Kemp has experience acting for clients in the retail, industrial and logistics sectors. She is noted for her expertise in acquisitions, disposals and lease transactions.
Technically good and clear in her advice, she's a star for us.
Very sharp in dealing with complex matters and explaining them in a simple way.
Susan is a very effective lawyer and very easy to work with.
Matthew Kenwood is adept at assisting clients with acquiring commercial properties in addition to property portfolio management.
He always responds instantly and works all hours.
Matthew is technically strong, with a great attention to detail.
If I had a complex deal that needed to be worked out with all the details, I would go to him.
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