The ‘exceptional’ team at Schofield Sweeney advises clients on a variety of property litigation matters, including disputes related to planning and infrastructure projects; with particular focus on high value asset management work. Team head Richard Jobes, recognised as the ’standout star of the team’, brings extensive experience in all aspects of commercial property disputes, focusing on land and planning-related litigation.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The property litigation team at Schofield Sweeney is exceptional - they cover the range of property dispute resolution, and no piece of work is too complex or too straightforward. Indeed, the genius of the team is that they make the complex seem straightforward. The team are constantly working on something, a testament to their solid client base, both of commercial and individual clients.'
  • 'Richard Jobes is a standout star for the team, and for Schofield Sweeney generally. He is genuinely a pleasure to deal with, as he approaches every piece of work with his characteristic good humour and verve. He also has an immense clarity of thought, cutting through to key issues in a case, whilst never losing focus on the client's aims.'

Key clients

  • The Trafford Centre
  • Evri/Hermes
  • Games Workshop Limited
  • Switalskis Solicitors Limited

Work highlights

Advising Evri in relation to the management of its property estate.
Acting for The Trafford Centre in relation to various complex asset management cases.
Advising with complex telecommunications matter for YPP Lettings & Management Co Ltd.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Richard Jobes