Shoosmiths LLP’s real estate finance practice is a key advisor to banks and institutional lenders on a range of UK-wide mandates. The practice is led by Liz Sweeney, who oversees the team from both Manchester and London. The team’s strong capabilities are demonstrated by its key practitioners: Chris Mills is a go-to for major institutional lenders, including leading investment banks, while James Spencer brings specialist expertise in non-bank loan agency and servicing. James Salford joined the team in April 2025.
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Key clients
- HSBC UK Bank Plc
- Housing Growth Partnership
- Renaker
- AIB Group (UK) p.l.c.
- National Westminster Bank Plc
- Aviva Investors
- Invesco Real Estate
- Verdant Regeneration Limited
- Leah-Marie Smith and Laura Taylor
- Cinnamon Care Homes
- Investec Bank plc
- CBRE Loan Services Limited
Work highlights
Advised HSBC UK Bank plc on the amendment and restatement of a £275m revolving and term facilities agreement with Soho Estates Holdings Limited.
Advised Invesco Real Estate on a £47.5m term loan facility agreement with National Westminster Bank plc.
Advised Cinnamon Care Homes (as borrower) on a £23,250,000 term facility agreement provided by Clydesdale Bank PLC (trading as Virgin Money) as lender.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Liz Sweeney
Other key lawyers
Chris Mills; James Spencer; James Salford