Joseph Mazzucca > Shoosmiths LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

At Shoosmiths LLP, the group has ample experience in real estate portfolio management and asset management, and acquisitions and disposals, primarily acting for corporate occupiers and institutional funds. Joseph Mazzucca heads the practice and advises on landlord and tenant matters, development, and real estate finance. Liam Phillips is proficient in real estate relating to data centres, while William Seymour handles transactional real estate work, such as mixed-use developments and investment sales and acquisitions.

The ‘hands on’ team at Shoosmiths LLP has a strong hold on the British retail and consumer sector, working with a host of renowned corporate clients. Recent work highlights include working on a cross border deal between Reliance Brands and Superdry to establish an IP joint venture which encompassed work in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh. The retail group is headed by Gary Assim who is noted for his expertise in fashion and retail IP disputes. Sherif Malak advises clients on digital and data aspects and the team is also supported by Hamish Corner who deals with data-privacy issues. Joseph Mazzucca provides support for real estate matters, and Angus Evers deals with environmental law issues.

Shoosmiths LLP is adept at site transactions across the gamut of asset classes, including data centres, logistics, self-storage and co-living assets. Joseph Mazzucca became head of practice in May 2024 and is accustomed to assisting US clients on the UK aspects of their real estate work. Liam Phillips is an expert on data centres. Isaac Bordon joined the team in November 2023 from DLA Piper.