Shoosmiths LLP is well-regarded for its sponsor- and broker-side offering, which targets clients such as Cavendish and Zeus Capital and encompasses advice on IPOs as well as follow-on offerings and private placements. The team is also noted for its ability to advise issuers in the tech and life sciences sectors on a diverse array of fundraising matters. Led from Birmingham by Ben Turner, the UK team is also home to Nick McCarthy and Oliver Pilkington, who work closely with a series of corporate issuers and their NOMADs on equity transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'High-quality and a parter-led service.'
- 'Oliver Pilkington and Nick McCarthy are both highly experienced and hands-on partners.'
Key clients
- DotDigital PLC
- EKF Diagnostic Holdings PLC
- Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited
- Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc
- North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc
- Rockwood Strategic PLC
- Sondrel (Holdings) plc
- Tan Delta Systems PLC
- Trellus Health Group Plc
- Verici DX Plc
Lawyers
Practice head
Ben Turner
Other key lawyers
Nick McCarthy; Oliver Pilkington