Shoosmiths LLP is a go-to advisor for high-profile construction projects, offering end-to-end support across redevelopments, regeneration schemes, and infrastructure initiatives. The team is particularly prominent in the living sector, acting for a wide range of developers. Ian Hardman departed the team in December 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Really nice people to do business with.' 
  • ‘They work as a team and are always on hand to provide advice.’

Key clients

  • Bruntwood
  • Cityheart
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Taylor Wimpey
  • Dukes Education
  • Vastint UK Services
  • Travelodge Hotels
  • T J Morris
  • Lovell Partnerships
  • Liberty Global

Work highlights

Advising Cityheart in relation to the £120m redevelopment of Stopford Park in Stockport.
Advising T J Morris on the development of a new 800,000 sq ft distribution centre in Doncaster.
Acting for a contractor in the nuclear sector in successful adjudication proceedings.

Other key lawyers

Stephanie Macpherson; Eve Johnstone; Amy Johnson; Abigail Bowers