
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team at Shoosmiths are standout in terms of their service delivery. Janette Speed and her team excel in the Living Sector. They have great strength on the bench and specialist teams are primed to support when required.'
‘Gillian Ralph goes above and beyond to assist with meeting our requirements for the contracts and is exceptionally knowledgeable in the subject matter.’
‘They are hard-working, driven, smart and genuinely care about the client's needs.’
‘Lauren Miller is personable and listens to your needs as a client, offering sound commercial advice.’
Key clients
- Robertson Living Limited
- Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
- Bellway Homes Limited
- Watkin Jones plc
- Aberdeen City Council
- Thriving Investments
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Janette Speed
Other key lawyers
Lauren Miller; Gillian Ralph; Geraint Hughes