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Shoosmiths LLP

Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million

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Shoosmiths LLP

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Clients (5)

  • Ten Entertainment Group plc
  • Smoove plc
  • Harwood Capital/Harwood Private Equity
  • Foresight Group LLP
  • Rothschild & Co. – Five Arrows

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Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million - London (Firms)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths has an established practice that is proficient at advising clients on complex acquisitions, sales and investments. The firm has further expertise on cross-border transactions, with a particular focus on the US and Europe. The department has additional capabilities assisting clients on private equity and venture capital matters. Shoosmiths is well positioned to represent multinational corporations and management teams on transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths advised Norland Capital on the acquisition of Dancerace.

Strengths

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  • Shoosmiths takes a hands-on approach and has an understanding of our risk levels and risk appetites. They take a great and flexible approach. They provide practical and concise advice.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
  • Shoosmiths' strengths include its initiative, solutions-focused approach and pragmatism.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
  • The team at Shoosmiths are experts in their field and consistently deliver high-quality work, no matter the deadline. I have found them to be relatable, pragmatic and always going the extra mile.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
  • The team's strength lies in its combination of technical excellence and commercial awareness. It has a strong track record of handling complex, cross-border matters with efficiency and precision.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Kiran Dhesi
    Band 4Kiran Dhesi

    Kiran Dhesi

    Kiran Dhesi is a skilled practitioner with a particular focus on real estate M&A transactions. She is instructed by a wide range of clients, including private equity houses and management teams. She co-manages the firm's London team.

    • Kiran is super. She is super switched on and bright.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
    • Kiran is a great and calm lawyer who helps keep the team on point, working through whatever needs to get done. She is a very capable lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
    • Kiran is a really good lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

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