Partner & Head of Edinburgh Office
Sheelagh Cooley
Real estate finance
Real estate leader shaping UK property deals
I head Shoosmiths’ Edinburgh office and lead on high-value real estate transactions across the UK. My work spans real estate finance, investment, development, leasing and asset management, with a focus on delivering commercially sound, future-ready solutions.
Since joining Shoosmiths, I’ve advised institutional lenders and investors, developers and occupiers on strategic property matters. I’m known for my collaborative approach and ability to navigate complex deals with clarity and confidence.
I contribute to Shoosmiths’ national real estate strategy and regularly speak on market trends affecting UK real estate. I’m committed to building long-term relationships and helping clients unlock value through smart legal advice.
Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
As with any good working relationship, the people are the key. Sheelagh Cooley is very easy to deal with and manages to discuss complex topics in a simple manner, a true skill of someone who knows their job incredibly well.
Legal 500
Fast, focussed legal advice that gets real estate deals done
Real estate finance team
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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