Schofield Sweeney stands out for its work with retail and residential clients on contentious real estate matters, where the firm regularly handles lease renewal and dilapidation mandates as well as compensation claims, termination notices and tenancy management matters. The team is also active in the telecoms space and assists waste and renewables clients, aiding with the contentious aspects of infrastructure development projects. Richard Jobes leads the team and advises some of the firm's stand out clients including Hermes and the Trafford Centre. Emily Ibberson and Hannah Cullen further strengthen the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Emily Ibberson is proactive, and good at spotting potential problems before they arise, and seeking advice or engaging with clients on how to resolve them. Emily is great at keeping you updated, and not afraid to get in touch to pass on new information, or to discuss the issues in a case. Richard Jobes has a great grasp of legal issues but is also very pragmatic and understands commercial implications of litigation.’

  • ‘Richard Jobes is a serious player who oozes competence and is a calm understated litigator.’

  • ‘Hannah Cullen was easy and helpful to deal with. Her communication was fantastic: With prompt replies, and well considered responses. The work and research she did also seemed strong. And she presented a very competent defence. I couldn't have asked for a better solicitor, or outcome.’

  • ‘Small but mighty. They understand the need for brevity and a commercial approach and have an understanding of how retail clients need to interact with one and other. The team at Schofield Sweeney provides sensible advice on resolving issues and tries to avoid contested litigation at all costs.’

  • ‘Richard Jobes is a sensible, pragmatic, and concise property litigation lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Richard Jobes at Schofield Sweeney and his expertise in the field is excellent. I’ve quickly come to trust Richard and his style. His attention to detail and ability to navigate complex legal issues are truly impressive, and he has always been responsive and proactive in his approach.’

  • ‘Richard Innes, Tom Jackson and Richard Jobes have a wealth of knowledge and are very pragmatic and commercial when it comes to leasing negotiations.'

  • ‘Richard Jobes - reliable and competent hands.’

  • ‘The work has primarily been undertaken by Emily Ibberson who is and continues to be very efficient & communicative. We would highly recommend her services to others.’

Key clients

  • The Trafford Centre
  • Evri/Hermes
  • Games Workshop Limited
  • High Point Estates Limited
  • YPP Lettings & Management
  • Switalskis Solicitors Limited
  • BMAT Education

Work highlights

  • Advising Evri in relation to the management of its property estate.
  • Acting for The Trafford Centre in relation to various complex asset management cases.
  • Dealing with a complex telecoms matter for YPP Lettings & Management Co Ltd.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Jobes

Other key lawyers

Emily Ibberson, Hannah Cullen, Tom Jackson, Richard Innes