Shoosmiths LLP

Standing out for its ‘extensive experience and deep understanding’ across industry segments, the real estate practice at Shoosmiths LLP is highly sought-after among leading domestic and multinational clients. Owing to her regulatory and commercial expertise, particularly in the rail and industrial spaces, team head Joanne McGuinness is regularly entrusted on large-scale portfolio management, acquisitions, and disposals. Specialising in residential and mixed-use assets, Sara Hampson acts for leading developers and promotors on promotion agreements and contracts for the purchase of sites. Mehar Patel  brings a property finance, investment, and development focus, counting leading multinational banks and investment firms among his clients. A specialist in the office and infrastructure spaces, Jess Ready leads in negotiating high-value lease agreements.