Characterised as ‘extremely knowledgeable’, the Shoosmiths LLP practice covers both the buyer and seller sides of private equity-backed M&A transactions, alongside overseeing complex sales of issued share capital. The practice is especially active in the healthtech, energy, and TMT industries, while the ’very commercial’ practice lead Amit Nayyar brings extensive experience in acting for private equity sponsor clients to the outfit in London. James Foster, based in Leeds, concentrates on private equity investments; Sanjeev Sharma in London is highly regarded for his follow-on investment work; and in Birmingham, Daniel Shilvock is cited as an integral part of the practice.
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‘The Shoosmiths team represents true value. They are extremely knowledgeable and care about giving commercial advice based on their expertise and experience.’
‘Elizabeth Ward is a true leader in the Private Equity space. She knows exactly what clients need and how to deliver this without point scoring or inefficiencies. Clients are lucky to have her on their side, and I would always want her fighting our corner.’
‘Shoosmiths offer competitive fees compared to most of its counterparts, and offer an efficient, commercial perspective in order to get the deal done.’
‘Amit Nayyar always offers very commercial advice and solutions, which is much appreciated. Holly Hirst is extremely efficient and can manage multiple workstreams. Elizabeth makes coordinating with local advisors more seamless.’
Key clients
- Five Arrows Principal Investments
- Norland Capital
- Foundation Investment Partners
- Synova
- CGE Partners
- LDC
- TA Associates
- Leftfield Capital
- Northedge
- Downing
- Cadence Equity Partners
- Leon Capital
Work highlights
Advised Five Arrows Long Term and Five Arrows Principal Investments on the acquisition of Rimes – a leading provider of EDM (enterprise data management) as-a-service and investment platform solution to the global community from EQT.
Advised Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited (an investment trust focused on acquiring and managing music rights and associated musical intellectual property) on its public acquisition by Blackstone in a competitive takeover process.
Advised PE-backed Texthelp Group and n2y on its merger to form edtech giant, Everway (backed by Five Arrows Principal Investments, Five Arrows Long Term Fund and Providence Equity Partners).
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Practice head
Amit Nayyar
Other key lawyers
James Foster; Sanjeev Sharma; Daniel Shilvock; Claire Checketts; Sean Wright; Kiran Dhesi; Elizabeth Ward; Holly Hirst; Aleksandr Bosch; Adam Frost; Lawrence Renny; Sophie Davies; Brodie Thomson; Jordan Telford; Natalie Redfern