Shoosmiths LLP’s corporate occupier team is sought after for its expertise in large-scale portfolio transactions and real estate asset management work, with a growing body of work relating to data centres. Exemplifying this in particular is team lead Liam Phillips, who is an expert in all aspects of work pertaining to data centres globally. William Seymour has a wide body of transactional real estate work that includes investment sales and acquisitions, developments, and landlord and tenant work for institutional investors. Isaac Bordon receives instructions from both domestic and overseas investors on development and investments.
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Testimonials
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‘Very commercial and quick to get deals done. Fight over material points, not where it doesn't matter.’
‘Liam Phillips leads the relationship and is an exceptional lawyer, very efficient and can unlock situations that have been stuck for some time.’
'Excellent knowledge of all aspects of commercial property and the links that are made to aspects of tax.'
'Isaac Borden is very approachable, always available and translates complex legal points into more easily understood concepts. Has excellent commercial property knowledge especially in the education sector. He always provides a balanced commercial view. He is proactive in his approach, with a client first attitude.'
Key clients
- McArthurGlen Group
- Union Investment GmbH
- Iron Mountain Data Centres
- Feldberg Capital
- TT Group
- O&H Properties
- Global Switch Limited
- Holland & Barrett
- Iron Mountain Data Centres
- Ableprop
- Currys PLC
- Frasers Property
Work highlights
Acting for McArthurGlen Group, owner, developer, and manager of designer outlets, in relation to its UK asset management and associated work.
Acting for Union Investment in respect of the grant of a reversionary lease to KPMG LLP of Part Ground and Floors 9, 10 and 11 (inclusive) Building 1, Snow Hill, Birmingham, extending their occupation to August 2034.
Acting for Global Switch, the leading large-scale carrier neutral data centre provider in Europe and Asia.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Liam Phillips
Other key lawyers
William Seymour; Isaac Bordon