Elizabeth Ward > Shoosmiths LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Shoosmiths LLP continues to develop its position in the UK and European markets, leveraging its national practice to advise on buyouts, investments, bolt-ons and exits. Practice head Amit Nayyar acts for financial sponsors, funds and corporates on M&A and PE transactions, particularly in the healthcare and tech sectors. Sanjeev Sharma supports a series of clients engaging with acquisitions and investments in Asia and North America, and is also a key name for the firm’s steady stream of venture capital work. Sean Wright provides further capabilities in management buyouts, debt and equity investments, and refinancings, while Claire Checketts showcases versatility acting on both buy-side and sell-side mandates. Elizabeth Ward joined from Rothschild & Co – a key client for the firm – in September 2023, bringing her experience as a general counsel and understanding of its various funds to bear on several transactions in the time since. Daniel Shilvock acts for both sponsors and management teams. Mark Davis left the firm in 2023.

Recognised for its commitment to understanding ‘the unique challenges and opportunities that each client faces,’ the corporate practice at Shoosmiths LLP is capable of handling complex multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions and advising on private equity and venture capital growth. The group has a deep experience acting in a variety of sectors including private equity, healthcare, and real estate. Ben Turner leads the department and is an expert in buy- and sell-side M&A deals, restructurings, and fundraisings, as well as private equity transactions. Venture capital and technology sector authority Steve Barnett is noted for his aptitude advising on venture and growth capital investments and M&A. Oliver Pilkington and Nick McCarthy focus on equity capital markets, while Elizabeth Ward and Kiran Dhesi stand out for their specialism in private equity.