Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 2
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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.
Chambers Review
Shoosmiths is recognised for its growing 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.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths provided advice to Vistry in its acquisition of 27 acres of land for a residential development.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Shoosmiths is acutely aware of where client's commercial drivers lie and as a consequence ensure that such interests are a key consideration in all matters."
"Shoosmiths are incredibly focussed and accurate."
"The team at Shoosmiths is acutely aware of where client's commercial drivers lie and as a consequence ensure that such interests are a key consideration in all matters."
"Shoosmiths are incredibly focussed and accurate."
Notable Practitioners
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 Fawcett is really good and she takes an active role in leading on transactions."
"Judy is a delight to work with. She gets things done and is clear and succinct."
"Judy is really good. She gets into the detail but doesn't stray off the line, whilst keeping everyone on track."
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 development.
"Simon is always really helpful and always eager to learn about our business."
"Simon delivers a commercial and client-friendly approach. He is a pleasure to work with."
James Speed is held in high regard for his experience with institutional investors and their property portfolios, with particular expertise in logistics and warehouse premises.
Phil Gregory routinely acts for clients in complex asset management and forward-funding arrangements as well as the acquisition and disposal of commercial and mixed-use developments.
"Phil is thorough and diligent whilst always being there for the client, pushing to get deals done as quickly as possible."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shoosmiths LLP
Yorkshire
Clients
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Alteri Partners (retail investors who own several retailers
Extra MSA
Moorfield Group
Morrisons
The Fraser Group (House of Fraser, Sports Direct, Flannels,