Shoosmiths LLP's team advises on construction and engineering matters regarding development, infrastructure, and energy issues. It also handles transactional and dispute resolution work. Patrick Garner leads the Birmingham practice and has expertise in handling major development and infrastructure schemes. Andrew Outram advises on procurement and the delivery of large-scale public and private sector projects, with particular experience advising on structured development and infrastructure frameworks. Gemma Rooke acts on contentious construction work, including complex disputes and remediation issues arising from commercial and residential projects.
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- Patrick Garner is responsive and a problem solver.
- A highly commercial approach with the ability to find and suggest appropriate solutions more quickly.
Key clients
- Union Investment Real Estate GmbH
- Harworth Group Plc
- I.M. Properties Plc
- Nurton Developments Limited
- Indurent Management Limited
- The Boots Group (formerly Walgreens Boots Alliance Group)
- Henry Boot Developments
- Revantage (a Blackstone Real Estate Portfolio Company)
- Coal Pension Properties Limited
- Workspace Group Plc
- Brighton STM Developments Limited (a Blackstone Real Estate Portfolio Company)
- St. Modwen Homes Limited
Work highlights
Advising one of Europe’s largest asset managers on the redevelopment of a landmark office building in the City of London.
Advising the development management team on establishment and variations to the contracts providing for the commencement of the remediation and redevelopment of a major London former oil refinery.
Advising Revantage (a Blackstone Real Estate Portfolio Company) on a wide range of development projects including procurement, construction, environmental and development matters.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Patrick Garner
Other key lawyers
Andrew Outram; Gemma Rooke