Shoosmiths LLP‘s fast-growing team handles financial services litigation, professional negligence, corporate and commercial disputes, and contentious real estate matters. Core team members include associate Emma Wightman, and associate Stuart Nevin, who joined from A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP in 2021. Gillian Crotty departed to Teacher Stern LLP in 2024.
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- 'It is a vibrant and young team with real ambition and a strong impetus behind it. It has real momentum.'
- 'Stuart Nevin has created a real niche in property litigation.'
- 'The team work together seamlessly, pointing you in the right direction and introducing you to the best suited expert that specialises in the area you need help with.'
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of Regen Waste Limited regarding a judicial review of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's decision to approve a planning application for the development of an energy-from-waste facility at Kilroot Power Station.
- Acting for major public body and landowner Northern Ireland Housing Executive in the defence of High Court proceedings relating to both a prescriptive right of way and a claim for adverse possession concerning a strip of highly valued development land.
- Acting for major renewable and clean energy entity ABO Wind in relation to a high value Trust dispute concerning multiple landowners.
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Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.