Shoosmiths LLP‘s real estate team is regularly engaged by a range of clients to handle a variety of matters; the group handles commercial development projects, investment opportunities, and real estate finance matters, acting for clients involved in the hospitality, social housing, and data centre spaces. Jason Jackson acts as the national head of the real estate team, while the experienced Beth McArdle heads the Birmingham office with a focus on occupier clients. Tim Flight is noted for his experience and work in the property finance team.
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Testimonials
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‘Shoosmiths are very strong for real estate in Birmingham. They have some excellent lawyers and offer all the appropriate expertise required for all levels of property investment and development.’
‘Jason Jackson is a big character in the Midlands real estate market. He is also an excellent lawyer with a strong track record in both investment and development.’
'Very committed and dedicated.'
Key clients
- Pearson PLC
- Umberslade Securities
- Boparan Restaurant Group
- Cube Asset Management
- Cushman and Wakefield
- Newlands Property Developments LLP
- Stoford Properties Limited
- Nurton Developments Limited
- Manor Oak Homes Limited
- Maximus Group Limited
- Tanglewood Care
- Birmingham Properties Group
Work highlights
Advised Berkley Care Group on a sale-and-leaseback transaction involving a £207m care home portfolio.
Advised on the property aspects of the provision of debt financing facilities by Blackstone for the £400m acquisition and future refurbishment of 21 hotels in England and Scotland by Ares.
Acted for Poundland on the acquisition of selected stores from the Wilko administration.
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.
Practice head
Jason Jackson
Other key lawyers
Tim Flight; Beth McArdle