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National lead for real estate finance with 20+ years’ experience

I lead Shoosmiths’ national Real Estate Finance practice, advising on structured finance transactions across the UK and internationally. With over two decades of experience, I support lenders and borrowers on high-profile, often complex deals involving senior, mezzanine and development finance. Clients value my constructive, solutions-focussed approach and deep sector insight.

Before joining Shoosmiths in 2013, I was a partner at a global law firm and trained in the City, working on major cross-border real estate finance transactions. My recent work includes advising on a £120m revolving credit facility for a national housebuilder, a €50m mezzanine loan for a Spanish PBSA development, and a £128m funding package for high-rise residential schemes in Manchester.

I’m ranked in the Hall of Fame by Legal 500 and highly rated in Chambers. I’m also a member of the Law Society of England & Wales and regularly collaborate with public and private sector clients on strategic funding projects.

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Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
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Turnover in 2024.
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180 years of legal excellence.
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Liz Sweeney provides an exceptional service and goes above and beyond what is required. Nothing is too much trouble.
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Fast, focussed legal advice that gets real estate deals done
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We help lenders, investors and developers close deals with speed and confidence—combining deep asset class insight with joined-up legal support.
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