Shoosmiths LLP houses a team that is well-regarded for its specialism in the living sector, with an offering that encompasses support with house building, strategic land, mobile home parks, retirement and care-related matters. Highly recommended for her ‘consummate professionalism’ is practice head Lisa Williams, who specialises in complex land and property transactions, with a focus on mobile home park developments, strategic land sales, and negotiating development agreements, such as options and planning promotions. Brian West brings substantial experience in residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects, handling matters ranging from strategic land deals to site acquisitions. Sarah Evans is noted for her strong capabilities in a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, corporate real estate support, and securing lending against commercial assets.
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Testimonials
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‘Soma Fattah was professional, knowledgeable, easy to reach, approachable, available and patient. We have had the best experience dealing with her and will certainly return, should we ever require her services. We will also recommend her as a trustworthy and knowledgeable advisor.'
‘The work ethic was astonishing - Lisa Williams and her team worked night and day to deliver what I needed to a very demanding timescale. They were utterly committed to the project, the quality and delivery of their work was beyond anything I could ever have imagined I would get.’
‘The commitment of Lisa Williams and her team was astonishing. I have never met anybody who worked as hard as Lisa and her team. They were phenomenal. She worked ceaselessly to complete our purchase, all while being patient enough to take time to explain anything I didn't understand. She always made me feel like my case was her first priority.'
'Lisa Williams's consummate professionalism quickly imbued a feeling of enormous confidence. She was a pleasure to work with, and I felt enormously privileged to have such a truly exceptional person working for me.'
Key clients
- Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
- Vistry Group Plc
- Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited
- Mercedes-Benz Retail Group Limited
- Tingdene (MJ) Limited
- Randstad UK Holding Ltd
- Full Support Healthcare Group
- Nickolls Properties Limited
- Tilia Homes
- Bellway
- McCarthy Stone
- Frontier Estates Limited
Work highlights
Represented Lagan Homes Limited in various acquisitions, with planning and construction advice together with plot sales.
Representing Nickolls Properties Limited in the strategic land development of an old quarry site in West Hythe, Kent.
Acting for Vistry in numerous complex strategic sites, including a number of hybrid option/promotion agreements which will provide thousands of units for Vistry in years to come.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Lisa Williams
Other key lawyers
Brian West; Sarah Evans; Soma Fattah; Chris George