Real estate and development financing transactions are key areas of expertise for Shoosmiths LLP, which advises funders, lenders, and investors across a wide range of sectors. The team is co-led by Fiona Cameron, a key contact for corporate and leveraged lending matters, and Sheelagh Cooley, who is skilled in handling multi-jurisdictional transactions.
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Key clients
- Housing Growth Partnership
- Morrison Community Care Limited
- UK PRS (Jersey) Holdings Limited
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
- Lloyds Bank
- Santander UK plc
- Hilco Real Estate Finance
- OakNorth Bank
- Arrow Global
Work highlights
Assisted the seller with the sale of UK PRS (Jersey) I Properties Limited to Lloyds Bank-backed Citra Properties.
Assisted Morrison Community Care (Ewell) Holdco Limited with funding obtained from Puma Property Finance for the development of a care home in Ewell.
Assisted Natwest Bank (trading as Ulster Bank) with the funding of a substantial portfolio of Scottish properties and a significant shopping centre in Northern Ireland.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Fiona Cameron; Sheelagh Cooley