Shoosmiths LLP is noted for its expertise in the data centre sector, for which practice head Liam Phillips is a key contact. Phillips counts international property occupiers, investors, and developers on his client roster, while Choisanne Man is skilled at mixed-use development schemes and forward funding. Other key members of the practice include Isaac Bordon- who is knowledgeable of corporate structured real estate.
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'They are very strong at development assembly and third party agreements.'
Key clients
- Union Investment
- Feldberg Capital
- TT Group
- Bluecastle Capital
- O&H Properties
- Ableprop
- Frasers Property
- Shearer Property Regen Limited
- Hill Group
- Attic Self Storage
- Premium Care Group
- Frank Capital
Work highlights
Advising O&H on the acquisition of three strategic sites in Mayfair from the City of London, namely 7/7A Grafton Street, Coach & Horses Pub at 5 Bruton Street, and Crowndean House at Bruton Lane with a GDV of over £400m.
Advising on the purchase of a hotel portfolio in Central London and Heathrow for £240m from a global listed hotel owner.
Advised Bluecastle Capital on the acquisition of a BTR development site in Cardiff for £11m.
Practice head
Liam Phillips
Other key lawyers
Choisanne Man; Isaac Bordon