Intellectual Property
United Kingdom
10 September 2025
Shoosmiths LLP, described as ‘pragmatic with great breadth and depth of expertise’, has a broad commercial contracts practice, but operates at the forefront of the logistics sector and is often active in the automotive sector, where it is regularly instructed by automotive manufacturers. Automotive industry expert Robin Webb and Michelle Craven-Faulkner are the duo leading the team; the latter is key to the group’s advice on supply chain agreements. Another growing area of strength for the group is contracts related to public procurement. Simon McArdle is active in the logistics space, including advising on outsourcing agreements. Joel Murphie ‘stands out for his technical ability’.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Joel Murphie stands out for his technical ability.’
‘Strong knowledge across the team of the sector and the factors that would affect our business.’
‘We have worked closely with Simon McArdle, who is extremely knowledgeable of the industries we work in. We trust his judgment and enjoy the seamless approach to work when we instruct him.’
‘Pragmatic with great breadth and depth of expertise.’
‘Fiona Teague is exceptional.'
Key clients
- Volkswagen Group
- Mercedes Benz
- Nissan
- Renault
- Peugeot Citroen Vauxhall
- Volkswagen Financial Services
- The White Company
- Close Brothers Plc
- Honda
- Travelodge
- Morrisons Supermarkets
- Frasers Group
Work highlights
Advised a longstanding automotive manufacturing client on the appointment of new providers of parts logistics and parts warehousing services to the group in two major multi-million-pound deals.
Advising a rolling stock manufacturer on the appointment of its suppliers in relation to a major rolling stock procurement project.
Advising the Deliveroo legal team on multiple strategic projects.
Practice head
Robin Webb; Michelle Craven-Faulkner
Other key lawyers
Fiona Teague; Simon McArdle; Joel Murphie