
Shoosmiths LLP’s property litigation team is particularly active in landlord and tenant disputes, a key area of strength for the firm, and is increasingly engaged in litigation arising from the Building Safety Act. Team head Kirsty Black is a go-to adviser for corporate occupiers. In a move to enhance the firm’s residential offering, Lucy Walsh joined from Knights in September 2024 and now advises a growing client base of investors, housebuilders, and high-net-worth individuals.
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Practice head
Kirsty Black
Other key lawyers
Lucy Walsh; Emily Short
