Joanne McGuinness heads up the Solent based real estate team at Shoosmiths LLP, which is noted for handling the full range of issues relating to site acquisitions, promotion agreements, and complex regeneration projects. Mehar Patel is a go-to lawyer for property finance, drawing on his significant experience in acting for funds, borrowers, and lenders. Sara Hampson is a key name within the practice for housebuilders and landowners, particularly in relation to residential development projects. Jess Ready and Katrina Spolander are key members of the team; Ready is skilled with advising investment clients on their property portfolios, while Spolander often assists with retail sector matters.
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Témoignages
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‘They are always proactive with giving practical advice on current trends and changes in the law.’
‘Jessica Ready and Katrina Spolander are standout lawyers. They are both great communicators.’
'Sara Hampson stands out for her high integrity and reliability.'
Clients clés
- Dukes Education Group
- Cavendish Education Group
- National Air Traffic Services Limited
- Barratt Developments Limited
- William Lacey Group Limited
- Telefonica UK Limited
- Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited
- Hitachi Rail Limited
- The Hamleys Group
- McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited
Points forts
- Acting for a luxury retailer on a new lease of a flagship store in London.
- Acting for Dukes Education Limited on the connected purchase of three separate property assets to be used in association with existing schools owned by the group.
- Advised the Lifeways Group on the real estate aspects of its restructuring plan.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Joanne McGuinness
Autres avocats clés
Mehar Patel; Sara Hampson; Jess Ready; Katrina Spolander