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Shoosmiths LLP

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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.
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  • ‘The team was efficient and pragmatic, which was highly valuable.’

  • ‘The Shoosmiths team is a team you can count on, to get your transaction signed and closed. They are always available, willing to provide advice, and to lighten your burden in any way. This is always much appreciated. ’

  • ‘Amit and Claire are responsive, reliable, and have their client's best interest in mind, always. They are able to get any transaction over the line.’

  • ‘We have always had a dedicated team from Shoosmiths undertake our work. Sanjeev has been a great partner to work with and his team are readily available to help us complete a deal. The continuity of the team has been fantastic for us I highly rate the Shoosmiths team and would recommend them to other firms considering using them.' 

Key clients

  • Rothschild & Co
  • TA Associates
  • Harwood Capital
  • NVM
  • Five Arrows Long Term Fund
  • Cadence Equity Partners
  • Cow Corner Investments
  • Foundation investment Partners
  • Livingbridge
  • LDC Private Equity

Work highlights

Acting for Five Arrows Long Term Fund and Five Arrows Principal Investments on its acquisition of a majority stake in US based n2y LLC.
Acting for Five Arrows Growth Capital and TA Associates on their acquisition of a majority stake in Agilio Software.
Acting for Oscar Topco Ltd on the exit of institutional investor, Soho Square Capital from Churchill  to an employee ownership trust.

Lawyers

Practice head

Amit Nayyar

Other key lawyers

Sanjeev Sharma; Sean Wright; Claire Checketts; Elizabeth Ward; Daniel Shilvock

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