Legal Director
Steven Richardson
Corporate occupiers
Strategic land specialist with housebuilder and lender expertise
I’m a Legal Director in Shoosmiths’ Real Estate team in Sheffield, with over 30 years’ experience advising on strategic land, residential development and secured lending. I act for national housebuilders, land promoters and lenders on option agreements, promotion agreements and disposals. Recent highlights include a 2,500-home scheme in Suffolk and a £26 million bypass project in Peterborough.
Before joining Shoosmiths in 2020, I spent 28 years at Irwin Mitchell, including 13 years as a partner. I bring deep sector knowledge and a pragmatic approach to every transaction—helping clients deliver complex projects with confidence.
I’m a member of the Law Society of England & Wales and contribute to Shoosmiths’ mentoring and training programmes.
Legal excellence in action
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Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£221.4m
Turnover in 2025.
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181 years of legal excellence.
Helping occupiers adapt and thrive
Corporate occupiers team
From portfolio optimisation and acquisitions to disposals and estate transformation, we help occupiers adapt to change, unlock value and achieve their strategic goals.
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