Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : East Midlands
Band 2
About
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.
Chambers Review
Shoosmiths has a wide-ranging client base, including corporate groups, property investors and developers. It demonstrates strong credentials in real estate portfolio matters, complex joint ventures and 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.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths acted for Feldberg Capital on the acquisition of a Central London office as part of its new brown to green workplace fund, ReForm.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shoosmiths keeps the plates spinning well and progresses transactions as quickly as required. The team understands our business requirements and adapts accordingly."
"The team was incredibly competent and called upon other subject matter experts to provide discrete advice when needed. We had complete confidence in its ability to handle the transaction effectively."
"The team is always quick to respond and react: just what we needed."
"They provide great communication and considered advice."
"Shoosmiths keeps the plates spinning well and progresses transactions as quickly as required. The team understands our business requirements and adapts accordingly."
"The team was incredibly competent and called upon other subject matter experts to provide discrete advice when needed. We had complete confidence in its ability to handle the transaction effectively."
"The team is always quick to respond and react: just what we needed."
"They provide great communication and considered advice."
Notable Practitioners
Deborah Gordon Brown has a great deal of experience in handling real estate transactions. She focuses particularly on advising investment funds on portfolio management, including acquisitions, disposals and leases.
"Deborah Gordon Brown is a very good, all-round lawyer."
"She's professional and understanding."
"Deborah is a great real estate lawyer."
Susan Kemp has experience acting for clients in the retail, industrial, logistics and energy sectors. She is noted for her expertise in acquisitions, disposals and lease transactions.
"Susan is a talented lawyer and a pleasure to work with. She provides sound, commercial advice that is delivered in a succinct and clear manner."
"Susan Kemp is very sharp in terms of intellect and understanding problems. She gets to things really quickly, is able to think on her feet and is very practical and pragmatic."
"She knows her stuff, is commercial, driven and is good at what she does."
Matthew Kenwood is adept at assisting clients on acquiring commercial properties in addition to property portfolio management.
"You always know nothing is going to go wrong with him. He breaks down complex matters into simple terms. He is very thorough, good at dealing with problems and is commercially aware."
"Matthew Kenwood provides straightforward, commercial advice that can be relied on. He's easily contactable and personable."
"He's good to deal with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shoosmiths LLP
East Midlands
Clients
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Central England Co-op
Feldberg Capital (formerly Brunswick Property Partners)
Safestore Group
White & Case
Yianis Group