Intellectual Property
United Kingdom
10 September 2025
Shoosmiths LLP manages high-value construction projects across the UK, spanning infrastructure developments, commercial and residential schemes, town centre redevelopments, urban regeneration initiatives, and portfolio acquisitions. The team is jointly led by Rick Atha and John Williams; with Atha specialising in non-contentious matters, including traditional development and investment work, while Williams advises major infrastructure businesses on strategic claims and dispute management.
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Testimonials
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‘The team have a wealth of knowledge in the field of construction law. Shoosmiths have been able to guide us as a client to navigate the sometimes challenging construction process.’
‘Rick Atha, Faith McLaughlin and others from Shoosmiths have always been there to listen advice us as a client. They put the hours into delivering on time and with the due care and attention needed in the field of construction, contract law.'
Key clients
- Moorfield Group Limited
- Apollo Management International LLP
- Harworth Estates Investments
- Travelodge Hotels Limited
Work highlights
Advised Gilltown Limited/Barnwell Gate Limited on the construction documents and forward funding of a +£70M student scheme in Warwick.
Acting for Extra MSA Warrington Limited on the development of a new motorway service area at J11 of the M62.
Acting for Felderg Capital on it’s new joint venture with Henry Boot Developments to enter the logistics sector.
Practice head
Rick Atha; John Williams
Other key lawyers
Faith McLaughlin