Intellectual Property
United Kingdom
10 September 2025
Shoosmiths LLP’s education department advises on a range of education matters, including school mergers, investments, construction and SEN issues. The practice is led by experienced private equity expert Amit Nayyar, the Solent-based Sean Wright and corporate specialist Daniel Shilvock, in Birmingham. Mehar Patel advises on acquisitions in the school sector, while Ali Triptree focuses on financial transactions.
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Key clients
- Dukes Education
- GEMS Education
- Intellego Education
- Foundation Investment Partners LLP
- Five Arrows Principal Investments
Work highlights
Advised Intellego Education on its significant investment from HIG Capital.
Advised Dukes Education on the acquisition and development of Kneller Hall, Twickenham for use as a new school.
Advised on the merger sale of the Texthelp Group to n2y (backed by Five Arrows Principal Investments (FAPI IV), Five Arrows Long Term Fund (FALT) and Providence Equity Partners), to form edtech company Everway.
Practice head
Amit Nayyar; Sean Wright; Daniel Shilvock
Other key lawyers
Mehar Patel; Ali Triptree