Shoosmiths LLP is well-positioned in the market to advise a diverse client base on a variety of investment, occupier, and development matters both regionally and nationally. Team head Matthew Kenwood has demonstrable experience in an array of commercial real estate transactions, while Su Kemp has a far-reaching non-contentious practice spanning complex sale agreements, refinancing, and landlord and tenant matters. Helen Parrott‘s client roster is particularly comprised of investment funds, retailers, and leisure operators, whom she readily assists across a broad practice, and Matthew Kemp fields a comprehensive real estate transaction practice, where he takes on acquisitions, disposals, funding, and asset management. Deborah Gordon Brown retired from the practice in June 2024, and Ellis Gardener-Browne departed in September 2024.
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‘Hard working, responsive, go the extra mile, always at the end of the phone - the team loves working with them.’
‘Su Kemp is a gem. Fantastic lawyer. Great partner. Shoosmiths are lucky to have her.’
Key clients
- Feldberg Capital
- Yianis Group
- Safestore Group
- White & Case
- Central England Co-op
- Mountain Warehouse Limited
- Boots Group of Companies
- AEW Europe
- Northwood Investors Limited
- TG Convenience Stores Limited
- Pizza Hut (UK) Limited
- Freshwave Group
Work highlights
Advising Feldberg on joint venture and initial seed asset acquisition matters between Feldberg and Henry Boot in relation to a portfolio of assets for development as next-generation, ESG-compliant logistics/industrial sites across the UK in the new Origin Fund.
Acting for Northwood on the sale of prime Bristol office asset throughout the life cycle of the asset from acquisition, refurbishment, and 100% letting to disposal.
Advising Felderg on the acquisition of Bloomsbury Street in London as the first transaction for its new Cora Fund with the ambition of transforming brown office buildings into modern green workplaces.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Matthew Kenwood
Other key lawyers
Su Kemp; Helen Parrott; Matthew Kemp