Shoosmiths real estate specialists have advised on the multi-million pound sale and leaseback of a client's multi-let freehold office building.
The national law firm completed the sale for Novell UK Limited, an Attachmate Group company.
Associate Simon Shoefield led a Shoosmiths real estate team that included solicitor Georgina Watt, and which provided employment advice through solicitor Jennifer Featherstone.
They had just 10 working days to complete the sale of 1 Arlington Square, Bracknell, in Berkshire.
Darren Curtis, Novell senior corporate counsel for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: "Superb work from Shoosmiths' team - specifically Simon, Georgina and Jennifer - which got us through to a successful conclusion.
The commitment, clarity of advice and determination in getting this transaction through in line with our required time frame was simply outstanding.
Simon in particular went beyond expectations to deliver on time and provide a truly professional legal service."
Novell UK Limited sold 1 Arlington Square to Threadneedle. It is understood they intend keeping it on as a multi-let office building.
Shoosmiths' Real Estate Group is one of the largest in the UK, operating from seven offices from the south coast to the North West, and comprising 35 partners and 230 people in total. The group is made up of teams advising on real estate, construction, planning, property litigation, and environmental.
Clients include commercial and residential developers, investors, retail and leisure operators, social housing bodies, major corporate occupiers, banks and other funders and a range of public sector bodies.
Headquartered in the USA, the Attachmate Group is a privately held enterprise software holding company. Its principal holdings include Attachmate, NetIQ, Novell and SUSE.
These companies deliver innovative solutions, quality products, and exceptional service to customers and partners in a manner that supports both their tactical and strategic business requirements; the purpose of which has an overarching goal of customer success and long-term customer loyalty.
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