The cross-disciplinary hospitality and leisure offering at Shoosmiths LLP draws on the wider firm's sector and office footprint, incorporating real estate litigation, real estate, construction, banking, corporate, tax, data and regulatory capabilities. The interdisciplinary team's focus spans litigation, acquisitions, disposals, and redevelopments. The Leeds-based Richard Symonds co-heads the group alongside Manchester-based Kirsty Chalkley. The ‘experienced, knowledgeable and highly commercial’ Symonds is a key contact for real estate matters, encompassing construction, employment, commercial and regulatory issues. Chalkley is noted for her expertise in commercial development work, including forward funding transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Good knowledge and analysis combined with practical oversight.’
‘Richard Symonds is experienced, knowledgeable and highly commercial.'
‘They really know their stuff and are well respected amongst their peers at other firms.’
‘I have worked with Shoosmiths for three years and have really liked their pragmatic, professional approach to problem solving.'
- 'Each member of the team I have worked with has been of the highest calibre.'
‘Kirsty Chalkley - simplifies issues and has a positive collaborative style of negotiating.’
Key clients
- Marston’s PLC
- Tingdene Holiday Parks Limited
- Travelodge Hotels Limited
- Crown Golf Course
- Premier Inn (Whitbread Group PLC)
- StayCity
- Infinium Logistic Solutions Limited
- McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd
- AEW Europe
- Downing LLP
Work highlights
Acting on London acquisitions for The Third Space Group.
Acting for Lamington across all of its property portfolio needs across wider commercial requirements including financial restructuring.
Acting for Travelodge Hotels Limited to advise on its portfolio from real estate to procurement to regulatory advice.
Lawyers
Practice head
Richard Symonds; Kirsty Chalkley