Shoosmiths LLP is a popular choice for clients pursuing a broad range of complex structured transactions, including investment and development, bilateral and syndicated, and senior and mezzanine financing. The department, led by Liz Sweeney, who is based in Manchester and London, undertakes work across the student accommodation, hotel and leisure, logistics, healthcare, infrastructure, education and retail sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Good value for money, pragmatic and straightforward team members.’

  • 'Dynamic, driven, professional in their approach. Appeal to the fast moving and wide-ranging requirements of real estate deals.'

  • 'Well connected, experienced, commercial in decision-making and efficient. When a question is asked, there's a prompt and accurate answer.'

Key clients

  • Topland Jupiter Limited
  • Topland Vintage Finance Ltd and Prospect Capital Limited
  • Time GB Group Limited (Royale Life)
  • GJS (Circle) Investments Limited
  • Kellen Homes GM Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised HSBC UK Bank plc in relation to the amendment and restatement of their £250,000,000 term and revolving credit facilities to the Soho Estates Group.
  • Acted for Time GB Group Limited (t/a Royale Life) on the amendment and restatement of its existing facilities.
  • Advised HSBC UK Bank plc on a new £31,800,000 term loan facility to KW Forum Limited to be used to refinance the acquisition of the Solent Business Park.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Liz Sweeney