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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Testimonials

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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