UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire
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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 is recognised for its solid presence in the Yorkshire real estate market. The firm regularly advises on the acquisition, development and investment funding of commercial and residential properties. The team is particularly adept at assisting clients with real estate elements of transactions involving mixed-use developments, student accommodation and motorway service areas.
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Shoosmiths advised Hallam Land and Taylor Wimpey on the acquisition of land for the development of up to 2,300 residential units with associated infrastructure.
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Shoosmiths has experienced and knowledgeable staff who understand our business.
Shoosmiths' customer service is awesome. The team are brilliant. They know us and have really good commercial awareness, and the communication is great.
The firm has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with complicated property transactions.
The team are always available when I reach out. I really like that about them. Whenever I reach out I get a response immediately.
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Judy Fawcett is a partner based in the firm's Leeds office. She is noted for her expertise in acquisitions and disposals for redevelopment and regeneration projects. She also possesses experience in funding and conditional exchanges for residential developments.
Judy is forthright and sharp. She is quick and efficient.
Simon Meek leads the firm's property team in its Leeds office. He is recognised for his experience in the acquisition and disposal of retail and residential developments. He acts for a range of clients, including developers and landowners, on build-to-rent, co-living and student developments.
Simon understands our business and has excellent commercial awareness.
Simon is very user-friendly. He makes any legal issue easy, and that is the key to our relationship. He goes above and beyond.
Phil Gregory routinely acts for clients on complex asset management and forward-funding arrangements as well as the acquisition and disposal of commercial and mixed-use developments.
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