Shoosmiths LLP harnesses its considerable bench strength to operate across the investment, living, automotive and energy sectors, with an established reputation in acting for significant clients on high-value investment projects and house building mandates. Steering the team is Nathan Rees, who is regularly engaged by a panoply of clients on large-scale investment work, acquisitions and financing transactions. Alan Corcoran leads the southern real estate offering, with an established presence in the investment and corporate occupancy fields, while Daniel Halstead acts for a myriad of clients spanning developers, funders, investors and operators in the living sector. In May 2023, Ben Pariser was appointed to head up the national housebuilding sector team, and Liz McKillop Paley, who focuses on investment and energy-related work, was promoted to partner. Marcus Devanny is another key name to note.
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‘The speed of response and willingness to work within tight deadlines is very much appreciated and something that Shoosmiths have delivered for us on numerous occasions.’
‘The expert knowledge and detail provided by Shoosmiths is exceptional and makes them one of our go-to firms.'
'Ben Pariser is an extremely good lawyer and someone who we trust wholeheartedly with delivering within timescales and with our needs at the forefront of the mind.'
‘Strong team with a willingness to roll their sleeves up.’
Key clients
- Workspace Group plc
- UKRO Property Holdings Limited
- Conde Nast Holdings Limited
- AIB (UK) Group plc
- Vistry/Countryside Partnerships
- Backhouse Housing
- Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
- The Third Space Group
- Sovereign Centros
- Conde Nast Publications Limited
Work highlights
Advising global publishing giant, Conde Nast Publications on the sale of its former HQ, 1 Hanover Square (formerly known as Vogue House) and the acquisition of new HQ space in the Adelphi building on London’s South Bank.
Advising the AIB (UK) Group plc on its provision of a purchase finance loan in connection with 2 PBSA blocks comprising around 1000 student beds in Bristol and Glasgow.
Acting for Vistry/Countryside Partnerships over a variety of matters including two brownfield sites, development partnering arrangements with registered providers and several strategic sites including a number of option and collaboration agreements.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Nathan Rees
Other key lawyers
Alan Corcoran; Daniel Halstead; Ben Pariser; Liz McKillop Paley; Marcus Devanny