The group at Shoosmiths LLP is led by ‘top-class’ real estate finance specialist Liz Sweeney in Manchester. The team's workload includes high-value development finance agreements, an area in which Sam Jadhav and Alice Casey have a great deal of experience. Debra Cooper departed the practice in April 2023.
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‘Nothing is too much trouble. They own a transaction and take me through every step of the way.'
'If there is something I need clarity on they have no hesitation in talking me through the salient points. I have one point of contact for a transaction which makes my life a lot easier. They own the transaction and take me through every step of the way.’
‘Liz Sweeney goes above and beyond what is required. She takes the time to get to know not only the transaction but also my clients behind the transaction; answers my queries and her knowledge of the sector is highly impressive. ’
‘The people and the availability they provide is what makes the team great - this level of service is seen across the entire of the Shoosmiths team I have had to deal with. The team is incredibly approachable, have an incredible attention-to-detail and always take the time to explain things very carefully. Overall, they provide great value for money.’
‘It's the attention-to-detail, approachability and openness to explain things without rushing that stand out. Liz Sweeny and Alice Casey have been instrumental guiding us through some intricate finance documents with regards to our biggest residential funding to date.’
‘Excellent people and systems.’
‘Liz Sweeney is a top-class lawyer.’
Key clients
- Deloitte
- Moorfield group
- Select Property Group
- Vita Ventures
- Hudd Student Living Limited
- Kellen Homes
- House of Social One Limited
- The Co-operative Bank
- Together Money
- Birchwood Real Estate
Work highlights
- Advised Renaker on their £120m Development Finance Facility from Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the development of Bankside, Salford and Trinity Islands, Manchester.
- Advised Moorfield Group in respect of a £71m development facility agreement with CBRE Loan Services Limited.
- Advised Vita Student Assets Limited on a £30m development finance facility from PGIM.
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Liz Sweeney