England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
Shoosmiths LLP
Shoosmiths LLP is particularly reputed for its expertise in the living sector, and the Leeds-based team maintains activities across the entire practice area and is also active in portfolio management, corporate occupation and investment matters. Led by living sector expert Simon Meek, the practice enjoys close relationships with developers such as the Moorfield Group and Packaged Living, which regularly instruct the team to advise on student accommodation projects, urban redevelopments, and strategic land matters. The team’s transactional practice is bolstered by Judy Fawcett, who is recommended for her advice on purchases and disposals. Richard Bellamy and Edell Asquez are further names to note. In May 2023, the team welcomed Philip Gregory from Gordons LLP. Philip Gregory joined the team from Gateley Legal in May 2023.
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Key clients
- Countryside
- Hudd Student Living Limited
- Moorfield Group
- Multiflight
- Packaged Living
- Torsion Care
- USAA
Work highlights
- Advised Moorfield Group on one of the biggest student accommodation deals of the year in the sale of schemes at Hox Park in Egham and Toy Box in Birmingham.
- Acted for Torsion, one of the fastest growing developers in Yorkshire, on its joint venture development of a large care home in York.
- Acted for USAA on its first Build to Rent acquisition under its £1bn joint venture with Packaged Living, the development of a site at Ovatus, Old Hall Street, Liverpool.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Meek