United Kingdom - Scotland • Real estate
Shoosmiths
Residential and commercial development expert Janette Speed heads Shoosmiths‘ practice, which boasts a number of living sector, retail and leisure clients to its roster. Elsewhere, the group’s expertise spans corporate occupier, finance and investment mandates, with Glasgow office head Barry McKeown noted for his housebuilding sector specialism. Notable additions to the team include Lyndsey O’Connor from Dentons in February 2022, and Ian McCann from CMS in April 2022.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Highly skilled professional team with a tailored personal touch.’
- 'Barry McKeown has exceptional commercial knowledge with a professional attitude to finding solutions and getting deals done. A real pleasure to work with.’
'Offers a multidisciplined approach across the housebuilding sector from initial offer and contract to land acquisition and planning advice.’
‘Janette Speed and Gillian Ralph are standout individuals.'
- 'They give sound advice and offer problem-solving solutions.’
‘The service received during a challenging transaction was excellent and the advice meant all was kept on track.’
‘Barry McKeown is a very personable solicitor who offers flexible solutions.’
‘Lauren Miller is a great no-nonsense solicitor who aims to get the deal done without delay. She has a great manner and is very helpful.’
Key clients
- Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
- Leftfield Capital
- Lush Retail Limited
- Screwfix Direct Limited
- Watkin Property Ventures Investments Limited
- Bellway Homes Limited
- Housing Growth Partnership
- Newtide Investments Limited
- Robertson Residential Group
- Robertson Properties Limited
- Lovell Partnerships Limited
- MacTaggart & Mickel Homes Limited
- Glasgow City Council
- Persimmon Homes Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Lush on the acquisition of a new flagship store on Buchanan Street in Glasgow.
- Advised Bellway Homes on the £23.7m acquisition of a site for residential development at Auchendinny in Midlothian.
- Advised Taylor Wimpey on the acquisition of two areas of ground at Winchburgh for the development of 190 new homes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Janette Speed