Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 2
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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 an experienced team of litigators with a strong track record in managing the property portfolios of a number of household name clients, particularly in the retail sector. The firm represents both landlords and tenants in complex disputes involving rent reviews, dilapidations and alleged contractual breaches. It also has expertise in development and right to light disputes, along with contentious property issues arising in relation to insolvency.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths represented McArthurGlen UK in asset management support and advice including contested breaks, provision of insolvency advice, dealing with tenant regearing, forfeitures, rent arrears and consent issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Shoosmiths team is particularly client-facing. They get to know the client and offer value added things."
"The team's technical knowledge is very good and it is able to work efficiently."
"Shoosmiths understands what we want to achieve. They can be bullish and realistic."
"The Shoosmiths team is particularly client-facing. They get to know the client and offer value added things."
"The team's technical knowledge is very good and it is able to work efficiently."
"Shoosmiths understands what we want to achieve. They can be bullish and realistic."
Notable Practitioners
Kate McCall is head of the Shoosmiths Midlands property litigation team and has experience in a variety of disputes including landlord and tenant disputes and dilapidations. She also has specialist expertise advising landowners on injunctions related to political protest.
"Kate McCall is particularly strong and experienced."
"Kate McCall is knowledgeable and commercial."
Paul Knight has considerable experience in a variety of real estate litigation on behalf of investors and corporate occupiers, including rent reviews, dilapidations and contested lease renewals. He also handles disputes relating to major commercial and residential development projects.
"Paul Knight deals with clients super-well and he understands the workings of our business."
Nicholas Shepherd heads the national property litigation practice at Shoosmiths. He continues to act for corporate occupiers, investors and residential developers on a broad array of work including landlord and tenant disputes and contentious development matters.
Ellie Sandbach advises both landlords and tenants on a range of contentious matters including lease renewals and arrears. She also has complementary expertise in agricultural law matters.
"Ellie Sandbach gives practical advice in a timely manner with thought to commercial aspects."
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Clients
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IM Properties
Kwik Fit
McArthurGlen
Northwood Developments
Safestore Properties