Able to ‘seamlessly’ work as part of the team, Shoosmiths LLP supports clients on all their real estate needs, including commercial development, corporate occupiers, finance and investment. Jason Jackson, the practice head, has a ’stand out reputation’ and is experienced in development, investment and finance advice. Tim Flight is knowledgeable in the care home, student housing and healthcare sectors. It was announced in January 2024 that Chris Morris had joined the practice from Gowling WLG .
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Testimonials
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‘They work seamlessly as part of a team.'
'A scalable offering covering all real estate specialities.’
‘Shoosmiths provide excellent client care and service levels.'
‘Jason Jackson is an excellent lawyer and has a stand out reputation in the Midlands Market.'
‘Tim Flight is an excellent commercial property partner at Shoosmiths. Tim provides pragmatic commercial property advice in a timely manner, having a methodical approach to unravelling complicated commercial property matters.’
Key clients
- Newlands Property Developments LLP
- Stoford Properties Limited
- Nurton Developments Limited
- Manor Oak Homes Limited
- Maximus Group Limited
- Tanglewood Care
- Birmingham Properties Group
- Aytan Holdings
- Parch Estates
- Lasercare Clincs (Harrogate) Limited
Work highlights
- Advising SAV Group and Birmingham Properties Group on their acquisition of Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Royal Sutton Coldfield.
- Advising developer, Stoford Developments Limited on one of the few genuinely forward funded transactions of 2023.
- Acting for long-standing client Poundland Limited on the acquisition of a significant number of Wilko store leases from Wilko’s administrator PwC together with direct deals with landlords from the Wilko’s portfolio.
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; Chris Morris; James Needham