Intellectual Property
United Kingdom
10 September 2025
Headed up by the ‘commercially minded' and 'knowledgeable' Dan Sharman, the team at Shoosmiths LLP primarily advises private companies on share scheme aspects of M&A transactions. The practice also regularly assists with employee share options, tax issues, and share purchase agreements, often working on matters with cross-border elements. Marie Mann and Tom Wilde are other key contacts within the team, frequently supporting clients on equity incentives and investment issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Gave accurate and helpful advice and then implemented it with no hiccups. Understood the issues and made sensible and creative suggestions as to how to progress with the plan.’
‘Dan Sharman has excellent knowledge of the subject matter, and he is quick and accurate.'
- 'Marie Mann is responsive, patient, helpful. She is good at explaining issues and suggesting alternatives.’
‘The team provides an excellent service and has deep expertise in the subject.’
‘The team is creative, diligent, available.’
‘Dan Sharman is absolutely excellent; he is incredibly commercially minded, knowledgeable, calm and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Argo Natural Resources Limited
- Majority shareholders of Engine B Limited
- Alexander Williams
- Twenty7tec Group Ltd
- Rothschild
- Octopus Ventures
- Shareholders of Hampshire Cricket Club
- Jensten Group
- Shareholders of Bravissimo Group Limited
- Oddlygood UK Ltd
Work highlights
Advising Five Arrows Principal Investments on the share schemes aspects its acquisition of Rimes Technologies for USD$821m.
Advising the majority shareholders of Hampshire Cricket Club on the share scheme elements of the £120m sale of the club.
Advising Cayman-based company, Fulcrum Utility Services Limited, on its incentive scheme that was integral to its future success.
Practice head
Dan Sharman
Other key lawyers
Marie Mann; Tom Wilde