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Shoosmiths LLP

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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.

Clients (5)

  • Dukes Education Group
  • Cavendish Education Group
  • National Air Traffic Services (NATS) Limited
  • Roke Manor Limited
  • Barratt Developments Limited

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - The South

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths offers a wealth of expertise in major infrastructure matters, including those in the transport sector. The firm has significant expertise not only in property financing and portfolio restructuring but also in both commercial and residential development, regularly assisting clients such as well-known house builders, retailers and public sector organisations. Its lawyers are also equipped to handle matters in the retail and healthcare sectors. The team's clients benefit from the firm's national network.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths advised Telefonica on the management of its retail property portfolio, which has increased to over 300 properties over the last year.

Strengths

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  • The team knew what they were doing, and everyone works really well together. They have great customer service.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • We appreciate their depth of knowledge, pragmatic approach and clear reporting. They can offer broad support over a wide range of tangential subjects and issues.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • They are always very responsive and exhibit a genuine approach to finding pragmatic solutions.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • They are very attentive and really into the detail. They can grasp a complicated transaction and explain things fantastically to non-lawyers.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Joanne McGuinness
    Joanne McGuinness

    Joanne McGuinness

    Joanne McGuinness leads the real estate team in the firm's Solent office. She maintains a broad practice in commercial and residential real estate, and has noteworthy expertise in rail infrastructure matters. McGuinness acts for clients across the public and private sectors.

    • Joanne's client care is phenomenal; she is not a hands-off partner. She steps in and inspires confidence.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Her main strengths are her tenacity, unflappability, being methodical and being thorough. She just knows what she is doing, and provides great customer service.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Joanne is an extremely professional and reactive individual who is always looking to ensure client satisfaction. She is a pleasure to work with.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Mehar Patel
    Mehar Patel

    Mehar Patel

    Mehar Patel focuses his practice on real estate matters including landlord and tenant issues, portfolio management and real estate development. He also frequently acts for both borrowers and lenders on acquisitions and developments.
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  • Katrina Spolander
    Katrina Spolander

    Katrina Spolander

    Katrina Spolander assists clients with acquisitions, portfolio management and refinancing. She is experienced in representing clients in the retail, telecommunications and financial sectors.

    • Katrina is very hands-on and quick to pick up the phone. She is practical and communicates well.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • We are hugely grateful to Katrina, who pulls all the stops out to make things happen.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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