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Richard Symonds
Partner, Shoosmiths
Symonds was a founder partner of Shoosmiths Leeds office when it opened in 2016, and specialises in real estate litigation and risk management. He deals with issues relating to all aspects of the real estate market, but with a particular focus on developer work. Symonds is known for his proactive approach towards resolution of development constraints, particularly focusing on easements and rights of light matters. He also deals with wider development dispute and insolvency issues.