About

Shoosmiths : For What Matters
Shoosmiths is a law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters.

From offices across the UK and Brussels, the firm supports some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact.

At Shoosmiths, innovation is in our DNA. That’s why the FT recognises us as one of Europe’s most innovative law firms.

The Shoosmiths client experience. Focused on what matters to you.

Every service innovation Shoosmiths has delivered in recent years has come about through listening to clients and working with them to find a better way of working, so they and we can work smarter, faster and better.

We are committed to being a responsible business that delivers exceptional legal services in a sustainable and inclusive way. To find out more about Shoosmiths and the progress and positive impact the firm is making in respect of its clients, people, and communities, please visit: Impact report 2025 (shoosmiths.com)

International

Much of our work has an international aspect to it; whether this be advising international clients on their inward investment into the UK, advising UK based clients on their outbound work, or multi-nationals on multi-jurisdiction projects.

We act for multi-national businesses and organisations, investment funds, scaling tech businesses, international property developers, retail chains, and others, advising them across a range of services.

In addition, our Brussels office advises clients on EU competition, regulatory and trade law.

Chief executive: David Jackson
Chairperson: Kirsten Hewson
Number of UK partners: 210
Number of other staff:
1,600+

Staffing Figures

  • 210 Number of UK partners
  • 1500+ Number of Lawyers and business support employees
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