Shoosmiths LLP offers expert guidance on all property transactions and disputes, with a focus on strategic land development, occupier issues, student accommodation, investment, and charities. Based in Sheffield, team leader Thomas Hall brings extensive experience in real estate transactions, particularly greenfield and strategic land projects. Hall assists clients with all legal aspects of the development process, from site acquisition and development to final disposals, while the ‘established’ Kate McGoverne handles matters related to asset and portfolio management with emphasis on retail and leisure.
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Testimonials
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- 'I believe that this team is very good at delivering accurate information in a short period of time. Although I do not have much knowledge regarding property law in England and Scotland, the team is highly motivated and capable to explain to myself.'
- 'Shoosmiths is a modern practice that is forwarding thinking and innovative but still values traditional methods of building, maintaining and developing personal business relationships, which is the cornerstone of understanding a client and their business well.'
- 'Kate McGoverne is an established solicitor who is well versed in all commercial Landlord and Tenant property matters. She understands the commercial reality of what businesses need from a lease to operate efficiently and effectively.'
- 'Always available when needed and dedicating the best person to the work they do for us. Kate McGoverne is particularly notable.'
Key clients
- Henry Boot Developments Limited
- Taylor Wimpey
- Boots Plc
- Reed Smith LLP
- Invesco Real Estate
- Countryside Properties Plc
- ITM Power PLC
Work highlights
Advising Hallam Land Management Limited on the sale of phases of a prominent multi-phase site in Eastern Green, Coventry to Countryside Partnerships and a Royal London investment fund.
Advising Invesco Real Estate on the sale of the Platform portfolio, a joint venture between Invesco and Platform and one of the largest residential transactions of 2024.
Advising Anglo-Dutch Property (UK) Holding Limited (Kwik-Fit) on a cross-border portfolio acquisition of 32 properties.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Thomas Hall
Other key lawyers
Kate McGoverne; Kellie Hatton; David Goy