Demonstrating extensive knowledge in tenant regearing forfeitures and rent arrear claims, the ‘superb’ Shoosmiths LLP team draws upon strong cross-border capabilities when assisting corporate occupiers and commercial developers. Dilapidations and contested lease renewals are further areas of expertise. The Birmingham-based duo of Kate McCall and Nicholas Shepherd lead the outfit, both of whom are noted for their focus on rent reviews and break disputes. Paul Knight acts for commercial landlords, while Elinor Sandbach is a litigation specialist. Richard Wilcox mainly advises on disputes under development agreements. Natalie Aldread is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Amy Beaumont - Diligent and hardworking. Excellent under pressure.'
‘The property litigation practice at Shoosmiths LLP, headed up by Kate McCall, are knowledgeable, pragmatic and above all commercial in providing their advice. The team are able to fully understand the detail and what is important to the business when considering and providing legal advice.’
‘Kate McCall, Bradley Roberts and Laurence Matthews are exceptional members of the Shoosmiths LLP property litigation practice. All are approachable and able to deliver a service to a high standard above and beyond others in the market. All are very capable lawyers who can tailor their advice, depending on the issue at hand.’
‘The team understands our organisation, how we work, and what our priorities are. They ensure that the advice given is not just legally sound but that it also fits in with our ethos.’
‘Richard Willcox's understanding of property litigation, coupled with his no-nonsense approach, means we can be assured of receiving accurate, straightforward advice that we can rely on.’
‘A superb team who work together with me as an extension of the Retail Estate Property Team. The team at Shoosmiths is totally reliable and consistent with their work ethic.’
Key clients
- Central Midlands Co-op
- Crown Paints Limited
- Countryside Properties
- Equation Properties Limited
- GXO Logistics
- INGKA Centres (Ikea)
- Krispy Kreme
- McArthurGlen Group / McArthurGlen UK Retail Limited
- Mountain Warehouse
- Next
- Northwood Investors
- Nurton Developments Limited
Work highlights
Retained by McArthurGlen and the investor/owners of the underlying UK assets to provide property litigation support across its entire UK portfolio of designer outlet centres.
Undertaking all property litigation work for Poundland and its subsidiaries (850 sites nationally) ranging from disputes concerning lease terms on renewal, disputes regarding the rent to be paid on renewal of the lease and high-value dilapidations claims.
Undertaking all property litigation work for Poundland and its subsidiaries (850 sites nationally) ranging from disputes concerning lease terms on renewal, disputes regarding the rent to be paid on renewal of the lease, and high-value dilapidations claims.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Kate McCall; Nicholas Shepherd
Other key lawyers
Paul Knight; Elinor Sandbach; Richard Willcox; Natalie Aldread; Bradley Roberts; Laurence Matthews; Amy Beaumont