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Commercial lease expert supporting national retail portfolios

I’m a Senior Associate in Shoosmiths’ London Real Estate Litigation team, advising on all aspects of commercial landlord and tenant disputes. My work includes lease renewals, break notices, dilapidations, service charge disputes and portfolio management. I act for national retailers and leisure operators, helping them manage risk and maintain operational flexibility across their estates.

I qualified in 2014 and have built a strong practice focussed on delivering strategic advice that aligns with clients’ commercial goals. I’m known for being responsive, pragmatic and focussed on outcomes that matter.

I’m a member of the Property Litigation Association and regularly advise on both contentious and non-contentious lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Resolving real estate life-cycle disputes
Real estate disputes team
From lease renewals to land rights, we help clients resolve real estate disputes efficiently, protect investments, and move forward with assurance.
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