Europe Guide 2026 : UK
Ranked Individuals
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Shoosmiths has developed a strong practice centred on advising Northern Ireland-based companies, as well as private equity funds investing into the region. The group is experienced in advising on venture capital investments and private equity sponsored acquisitions and representing shareholders in the sale of their businesses.
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Shoosmiths advised McGimpsey Brothers Group on its GBP500,000 investment from Bishopsgate Specialist Logistics and Installation.
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Their responsiveness and commercialism are what makes them stand apart.
They have a good understanding of the sector we operate in and have a wide network.
They will take the time to understand the complexity and will find a colleague who has come across the point before if they haven't seen it themselves.
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Andrew Jennings focuses on M&A transactions on a domestic and cross-border basis, while also advising on a range of private equity and venture capital investments.
He is well respected and very commercial.
Andrew is very responsive and a good communicator.
Andrew is a first-rate adviser. He is attentive, diligent and pragmatic.
Grant Edwards brings experience in the energy and technology sectors to his corporate practice, advising equity and venture capital investors across domestic and cross-border transactions.
He's very straight to the point, he delivers on time and he doesn't over-complicate things.
Grant is very responsive. As a partner, he was always involved and always visible.
Grant excels at commercial considerations and making connections across the industry for clients' strategic benefit.
Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
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