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Shoosmiths LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Shoosmiths LLP

About

Provided by Shoosmiths LLP

Shoosmiths' private equity team is widely recognised for its breadth of experience and expertise in advising on private equity deals.

Our impressive track record includes advising on establishing funds, MBO/MBI investments, developing portfolio companies including 'buy and build' structures, restructuring and exit strategies.

We regularly act for many of the leading UK private equity houses as well as advising on equity and debt restructuring, funding and acting for management teams.

Our specialist team has a wealth of experience in the Private Equity market combined with a pro-active, friendly and commercial approach whilst always delivering high-quality advice.

Clients (5)

  • Hambro Perks
  • Triple Point
  • Mercia Asset Management
  • Blackfinch Ventures
  • Hambro Perks

Chambers Review

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Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths boasts notable strength in mid-market private equity buyouts, frequently advising on deals in the £50-150 million range. It has a large roster of sponsor clients which it advises on buyouts, exits , majority stake acquisitions. It also represents management teams on investments.

Notable practitioners

Amit Nayyar is a key contact.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Shoosmiths advised Five Arrows on its acquisition of Rimes, a provider of enterprise data management solutions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • 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 and pragmatic.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • Shoosmiths have commercial insight, good knowledge of precedent negotiation terms, and established relationship with internal stakeholders. They can handle any complex UK-focused transactions.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • They are user-friendly, flexible and on top of things. They remind us of key milestones without us asking. They are very familiar with how we operate and think about make or break deal terms.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

Members

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  • Amit Nayyar

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