Amit Nayyar > Shoosmiths LLP > Milton Keynes, England > Lawyer Profile

The team at Shoosmiths LLP is praised as ‘reliable, always available, and has the client’s best interests in mind’. Corporate head Claire Checketts has significant M&A expertise and frequently represents major private equity houses. Head of private equity Amit Nayyar is known for his ‘great commercial mindset’ and spearheads many of the firm’s relationships with blue-chip PE clients, focusing on mid-market transactions. Robin Webb leads the commercial team, whilst Wayne Gibbard is another key contact for work in the financial services sector.

Shoosmiths LLP’s education practice focuses on investments into schools, including private equity investment, and advising on property portfolios of education clients. The practice is well-regarded in the educational technology sector, supporting schools and the wider education sector. The practice is jointly headed by Amit Nayyar in London, Sean Wright in Solent and Daniel Shilvock in Birmingham, who leads the corporate aspects of the education practice. Real estate specialist Mehar Patel advises clients on a range of matters, such as acquisition, disposal and development of school sites, real estate financing and management of client’s property portfolios.

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.