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Shoosmiths LLP

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above

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Our team advises UK and international organisations on achieving their strategic goals and prides itself on delivering highly complex, high-profile transactions for our clients.

These clients include entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals; fast-growth companies and SMEs through to multinational household names as well as financial advisers and institutional sponsors. This range gives an unrivalled 360 degree view on the M&A market both from a buy-side and a sell-side perspective.

Our specialist lawyers have a deep-rooted knowledge of the latest trends and developments in M&A and proven experience in providing a comprehensive service and negotiating the best transactional outcome for their clients. We take a fully integrated approach to transactions leveraging multi-disciplinary technical knowledge from our specialist teams working with our client’s overseas lawyers to provide a seamless one-stop service.

We are results-orientated, focused on providing cost-effective business solutions rather than obstacles. We are proactive in our approach, do not point score with other advisers and pride ourselves on our pragmatic, commercial approach that aligns itself to the client’s objectives and priorities and provides clear and decisive advice every step of the way. This combination of technical, transactional and sector excellence enables us to offer a best in class service to deliver transactions on the best possible terms.


Clients (5)

  • Shareholders of CLC Group
  • Nobody’s Child
  • Charles Taylor
  • BGF
  • Ten Entertainment Group plc

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Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above - The South

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths has an expert transactional team that demonstrates excellent credentials in strategic M&A matters on behalf of domestic SMEs, regional businesses and international corporates. It also handles a steady diet of investment work for management teams, as well as private equity and venture capital firms. The firm has market-leading expertise across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, financial services, insurance and retail.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths acted for Twenty7tec in securing £16.5 million backing from the private equity firm BGF.

Strengths

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  • I felt fully reassured that the team were able to handle complex matters, as well as breaking them down into an easy-to-understand format. They are incredibly responsive both in and out of hours.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • Shoosmiths have a strong mid-market focus and a personalised partner-led approach. The team that we work with in the South have a very collaborative approach to getting deals over the line.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • The team are all extremely commercial in their advice and competent, and we feel safe in their hands at every stage.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • I was and continue to be very impressed with the quality of the whole team at Shoosmiths.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • Firstly, they made it all very easy for me. They have excellent knowledge, are very efficient and speak plainly so the client can understand the technicalities of the work being undertaken.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sean Wright
    Sean Wright

    Sean Wright

    Sean Wright has established a formidable practice in private equity and complex corporate transactions. He represents clients in a range of sectors, including marketing and retail, and is active across the country.

    • We have worked with Sean for many years and always enjoyed the experience. His handle on combining the law with the commercial reality is refreshing.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Sean Wright is very bright, very experienced, a great client handler and very commercial.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • His handle on combining the law with the commercial reality is refreshing.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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  • Stephen Porter
    Stephen Porter

    Stephen Porter

    Stephen Porter is head of corporate at Shoosmiths and is noted for his expertise in a broad spectrum of transactional matters. He advises on M&A, private equity and venture capital issues, among others.

    • I have had the pleasure of working with Stephen – he is extremely commercial and very personable.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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  • Emma Livesey
    Emma Livesey

    Emma Livesey

    Emma Livesey is a principal associate in the Solent corporate law team at Shoosmiths. She advises clients on a range of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and management buyouts.

    • Emma is a lovely person and a great lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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