Exceptionally focused on client service, intuitive and commercial
I am a Partner in the Shoosmiths London real estate team.
I have developed significant commercial experience and a diverse client base spanning:
- advising investors on their acquisitions and disposals via both direct asset and corporate real estate transactions;
- landlord & tenant transactions and management;
- representing data-centres as occupiers and developers;
- assisting corporate & industrial occupiers with their portfolio requirements of HQ relocations, renewals, expansions and yielding up obligations;
- luxury resort developments in the UK and on a co-counsel footing internationally;
- land assembly for mixed-use, residential or industrial development projects;
- promotion agreements for developers;
- advising on real estate elements of transactions led by finance or corporate teams; and
- a number of successes in relation to Bona Vacantia and reclaiming 'lost' title.
I take pride in delivering a strong service ethic and building an in-house level of access and approachability for clients. Achieving recognition with an individual rating in Chambers UK was a great moment in my career which I believe reflects a track record of transactional execution with acute attention to detail that has pragmatic & commercial advice at its core.
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Recognition & awards
The 2026 Chambers guide notes "Simon is intuitive and commercial" and "is always very detailed in his approach". The Legal 500 quotes "Simon Collis is a key port of call for real estate joint ventures as well as leisure development projects".
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