Kathryn Shaw
Partner
Real Estate
Kathryn specialises in commercial real estate, advising individuals, businesses, charities and lenders on a broad range of property matters. She has extensive experience handling freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant transactions, secured lending and the property aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals.
Her practice includes investment and owner-occupier property transactions, lease negotiations and asset management matters, as well as supporting organisations in the education and charity sectors in respect of their property requirements. She also works closely with corporate colleagues on mergers, acquisitions and disposals where real estate forms a key part of the transaction.
Known for her thorough yet pragmatic approach, Kathryn combines strong technical expertise with a clear understanding of commercial priorities. She works collaboratively with clients and professional advisers to deliver clear, practical solutions and is committed to progressing transactions efficiently while achieving successful outcomes.
Work highlights
ACQUISITION
Advising on the acquisition of land for industrial development and occupation by a client with a pre-development value of circa £22m.
SALE
Acting for a landowner on the sale of various connected parcels of land for residential development and construction of a school, with an overall value of circa £32m.
LEASE
Acting for a tenant on a warehouse lease with an annual rental of circa £2million.
Recent articles
Announcements
DMH Stallard has reinforced its position as the South East's leading law firm with another strong performance in the Chambers and Partners 2027 legal rankings.
20/10/2026
Media spotlight
Negative impact of the Renter's Rights Act is starting to show, with landlords quitting the rental market as profits reduce.
Ian Narbeth16/10/2026
Events
As we take a festive break from our usual Property and Planning breakfast seminars, join us in Brighton this December for a special festive quiz edition, hosted by our Real Estate and Planning teams.
Events
As we take a festive break from our usual Property and Planning breakfast seminars, join us in Gatwick this November for a special festive quiz edition, hosted by our Real Estate and Planning teams.