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Shoosmiths LLP

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley

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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)

  • Rothschild & Co (Five Arrows, Private Equity arm)
  • Business Growth Fund
  • Foundation Partners Investments
  • TA Associates
  • Five Arrows Long Term Fund

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Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above - Thames Valley

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Shoosmiths handles the full span of corporate and private equity-related matters for a variety of clients, ranging from large public companies to owner-managed businesses. The team regularly handles significant sales, mergers and management buyouts, among other transactions. It is able to draw on the firm's extensive depth of resources to advise regional, national and international clients. The team offers particular expertise in the technology, education, healthcare and retail sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths advised Downing on their acquisition of a funeral homes business by way of the purchase of the entire issued share capital of Grassby and Sons.

Strengths

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  • The team at Shoosmiths are experts in their field and consistently deliver high-quality work no matter the deadline.

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

  • The Shoosmiths team were very supportive throughout.

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

  • What really sets them apart is the team: no matter who I've worked with across the firm, I have found them to be relatable, pragmatic and always ready to go the extra mile.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Amit Nayyar
    Amit Nayyar

    Amit Nayyar

    Amit Nayyar has a focus on private equity transactional matters and regularly acts for PE houses on deals in the education, tech and healthcare sectors.

    • Amit is a top lawyer. He thinks like a business person, not a solicitor.

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

    Sanjeev Sharma

    Sanjeev Sharma leads Shoosmiths' corporate team in Thames Valley. He regularly advises PE and venture capital funds on M&A deals, as well as acting for management teams and owner-managed businesses.

    • It was great working with Sanj. We trusted him 100% and liked that he was down to earth and explained things in normal language. He was also pragmatic and sensible and got us a better result.

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

    Claire Checketts

    Claire Checketts serves as deputy head of the firm's Milton Keynes office. She advises corporate and PE clients on a variety of domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • Claire has supported us on a number of acquisitions, and her deep understanding of our business coupled with pragmatic, commercial support has allowed us to execute.

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