Patrick Duffy heads Shoosmiths LLP’s commercial property team in Manchester alongside Andrew Pattinson. Ruth Clare is a key figure in the team. In May 2023, Christina Suddes, James Brodie and Daniel Monaghan left the firm, in addition to Paul Gidman in June 2023. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Peter Marsden in May 2023 from Excello Law.
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'Experience, expertise, honesty and integrity; proactive with ideas and solutions; responsive and accessible.’
‘Patrick Duffy, Emma Tonge and Adam Barrett are all outstanding. A cohesive team working well together and providing partner-quality input.'
‘The team are very collaborative and work is managed well. The service is consistent.'
‘Ruth Clare does an outstanding job.’
‘Commercial approach but always with a focus on detail.’
‘High calibre individuals who are both technically strong and personable. Patrick Duffy is noteworthy.’
‘Shoosmiths' commercial department are on-hand with all matters and are professional in their approach.’
‘Anna Lowe is outstanding in the service she provides. No task is too much for her and all are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Her advice is always presented in a manner which is easily understood too.’
Key clients
- Taylor Wimpey
- Lovell Partnership
- Gleeson Homes
- EG Group
- Ralph Lauren UK Limited
- Allied London
- Estee Lauder Cosmetics Limited
- Lend Lease Residential
- Muse Developments
- Select Property Group
Work highlights
- Acting for Henderson Park in their acquisition, funding and development of a 149 acre ex-colliery site at Konect, Kellingley, West Yorkshire into a multi-let landmark distribution park.
- Acting for Bruntwood on their eye catching and market-leading office letting to HM Courts and Tribunal service of over 26,000 square feet of space at West Gate, Leeds.
- Acting for Crosstown Dough, MAC, Jo Malone, Le Labo, Leon and Ralph Lauren on their complex agreements for lease and leases of several key retail lettings at Battersea Power Station, both within the power station and the new buildings constructed around it.
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Practice head
Patrick Duffy; Andrew Pattinson
Other key lawyers
Emma Tonge; Adam Barrett; Ruth Clare; Anna Lowe; Peter Marsden