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Shoosmiths LLP
The real estate practice at Shoosmiths LLP continues to expand its presence in the strategic land and regeneration spaces, maintaining close relationships with clients such as Hallam Land Management. Developers, property holding entities and investors frequently instruct the team to advise on property portfolios, in the context of which it regularly acts on acquisitions and disposals as well as major development projects. Sheffield’s national head of strategic land Thomas Hall heads up the practice, while Kellie Hatton leads on many development projects. David Goy, who advises on transactional matters, and Kate McGoverne, whose expertise lies in portfolio management work, are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘The team covers the whole spectrum of real estate, with each person or point of contact seamlessly calling on others for advice when required.’
‘Tom Hall is a calm, composed and well-rounded adviser with a willing attitude and guiding advice.’
‘A committed, commercially aware, close-knit bunch which work hard to deliver an exceptional cost-efficient service.’
‘Kellie Hatton leads the Shoosmiths team and acts across our UK residential portfolio. The work has covered complex restructuring issues, and various development and asset management challenges, such as guiding us through the Building Safety Act, ensuring infrastructure is brought on stream for our new developments in a timely manner, and advising on the interface between the fund and our property managers across the portfolio. Kellie takes a very commercial approach, and is always on hand to direct us to the relevant expertise within Shoosmiths, no matter what the issue.’
‘Extensive knowledge of freehold and leasehold property purchase contracts. Their willingness to contact by phone and their availability/prompt replies.’
‘Kellie Hatton's professional and expeditious attention to the contract format and inquiries, together with her own experience led input, puts her ahead of all the legal personnel we have dealt with.’
Key clients
- ATN Farms Limited
- Avant Homes
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Boots Plc
- Buccleuch Property
- Commercial Estates Group
- Countryside Properties Plc
- Derwent
- Doncaster Borough Council
- Dorsia Homes
- ETEL (Kwik Fit)
- Hallam Land Management Limited
- Hannick Homes
- Harworth Group Plc
- Henry Boot Developments Limited
- Invesco Real Estate
- James Hall and Company Limited
- Jaywing Plc
- Kirklees College
- Litton Properties Limited
- Property Capital Plc
- Select Property Group/Vita
- South Yorkshire Housing Association
- Taylor Wimpey
- The Greater Manchester Youth Federation
- The Gym
- The Restaurant Group (UK) Limited
- Underwood Meat Company
- Wagamama Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Hallam Land on the sale of land at Valley Park, Didcot to Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey for the development of up to 4,254 new houses with ancillary sports pitches, primary schools, and community facilities including new healthcare provision.
- Advised Buccleuch Property (Kettering) Limited on the ongoing residential development at Westhill, Kettering.
- Advised Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council on the proposed development of the Rockingham development in Barnsley.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Hall