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The Environment Bill 2019 – water, water, everywhere

By Lee Perry Part 5 of the Environment Bill, contains a number of disparate proposals relating to water – which could have major implications for many. Senior associate Joanne Sear and solicitor Grace Mitchell take a look at some of the key points in the Bill. Water resources planning According to its explanatory notes, the […]

End of consultation on the abolition of ASTs – response awaited

By David Perry The recent Government consultation on ending no fault terminations of residential tenancies, which will effectively abolish assured shorthold tenancies, came to a close on 12 October. Many people will be looking to see what, if anything, results from that process. As a generational change in residential letting, many stakeholder groups are likely […]

Shoosmiths announces 13 new partner promotions

UK law firm has announced 13 new partners in its May promotions round – the biggest number of partner promotions it has made in recent years. The promotions – seven men and six women – cover a wide range of practice areas, including real estate, business advisory and corporate; as well as at eight locations […]

Shoosmiths reveals expansion plans for trainee solicitor programme

Shoosmiths is expanding its trainee solicitor programme with an increase in trainee and NQ recruits, expansion into the London office, and two trainee intakes annually. Shoosmiths’ previous trainee solicitor programme invited 22 graduates to join the firm each year for a two-year programme. From September 2019, the firm will increase its trainee numbers to 30 […]

Shoosmiths advises on the sale of RED, the largest driving school in the UK

Shoosmiths has advised in a dual role on the sale of RED Driving School (RED), the largest group of driving schools and driving instructor training schools in the UK. The firm has acted for both Kelso Place Asset Management (KPAM) – a UK based private equity firm – on the sale for an undisclosed amount, […]

Shoosmiths advises M Restaurants on merger with Gaucho

Shoosmiths’ corporate team has provided expert legal advice to M Restaurants on its sale to Lomo Bidco, owner of famed restaurant brand, Gaucho. M Restaurants were voted ‘Best for Steak and Seafood’ in the Tatler Restaurant Guide and have won The Open Table ‘Diners Choice Awards’ no less than 8 times. Focusing on five key elements, […]

Shoosmiths reveals real estate ambitions in Ireland with two key new hires

The award-winning real estate team at Shoosmiths is expanding its presence into the Irish market with the hiring of two new partners in its Belfast office. Highly experienced partners Sarah Ewing and John Palmer – both dual qualified to serve Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland – join a growing team set to expand […]

First pensions hire for Shoosmiths London office

UK law firm Shoosmiths has hired its first pensions partner in London to boost its national team. Julian Richards has joined the firm as a partner from BDB Pitmans and brings ten years’ experience as a pensions lawyer. Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Julian spent 15 years as an officer at the trade union […]

Shoosmiths boosts technology capabilities with strategic hire

UK law firm Shoosmiths has appointed corporate partner James Klein, who is expected to significantly rack up Shoosmiths’ presence in the tech and digital space. James has been brought in to head the London corporate team at Shoosmiths. His areas of expertise include domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, corporate restructuring and reorganisations and joint ventures. […]

Shoosmiths’ real estate team boosts capability with strategic hire

Shoosmiths has expanded its real estate offering with the strategic appointment of partner, Mehar Patel, who re-joins the Solent office after a number of years in-house at one of the south’s leading fintech companies. Mehar Patel was previously head of legal at Lendy Finance, a peer-to-peer secured property fintech lender. Prior to that, he was […]

Shoosmiths residential development experts advise Kier Living on prestigious Cardiff site

UK law firm Shoosmiths has advised long-standing client Kier Living on its successful bid to provide exclusive, high-quality homes in one of Cardiff’s largest and more prestigious residential developments. The Churchlands development site in Lisvane, Cardiff, will be transformed into a 1,000-home site with a new school, district centre and extensive areas of public open […]