England - London • Real estate
Shoosmiths LLP
Shoosmiths LLP provides non-contentious advice on high-end development matters, primarily serving developers. Ian Reid leads the team, offering a range of services from advising on procurement routes to providing legal guidance throughout the build period. Ryan Fordham specialises in drafting and negotiating industry-standard construction and engineering contracts.
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Testimonials
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‘A highly experienced and commercially aware team. They handle high-value, complex construction projects with expertise and attention to detail. They deliver the service in a friendly and approachable manner.’
‘Ryan Fordham as the construction contract partner has provided invaluable advice and guidance on some testing negotiations.’
‘Robust commercial and legal advice on property and related matters.’
‘Incredibly pragmatic and cost-effective expertise.’
‘Team are very proactive and solution-driven. Any time there is an issue which seems as if it may end up at a stalemate, Shoosmiths comes up with a workaround that suits all parties.’
‘Ryan Fordham I really believe is the best in his field. He stands out with his knowledge and solution-driven approach.’
‘The construction team are collaborative and interacts well with the wider Shoosmiths teams (e.g. finance, property, tax) on projects requiring multidisciplinary involvement.’
‘Ryan Fordham is a meticulous and effective construction lawyer. We thoroughly rate him.’
Key clients
- Seven Capital Mark Limited
- Seven Capital Limited
- Seven Capital Kleins Wharf
- Noah Limited
- Eros Limited
- 7 St James Square Limited
- Savile Row 1 Limited
- Oasis Southside Limited
- Merchant Square Capital Limited
- Boots UK Limited
- Global Switch Amsterdam B.V
- Lou Ware Limited
- Merlin Attractions Operations Limited
- UK Logistics Trafford Limited
- Norfolk Boreas Limited
- Norfolk Vanguard Limited
- Norfolk Vanguard East Limited
Work highlights
- Advising MARK on the development at 100 West Cromwell Road, London. This mixed-use development comprises 462 residential units across 7 buildings including a 29-storey tower, with a gross development value of £500 million.
- Advising CPI Property Group on construction law matters related to their UK portfolio, including the conversion of a listed Georgian building in St James Square into a luxury residence.
- Advising Clivedale Group on construction law matters across their super prime property development portfolio in London's Mayfair.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Reid