A mix of corporates, investors and management teams form a key part of Irwin Mitchell‘s client base, often in relation to complex mid-market M&A deals and private equity investments. Practice head Adam Kaucher is noted for his expertise in M&A and private equity transactions. Kieran Shields handles a variety of transactions, from M&A to private equity, as well as complex reorganisations. Alex Kyrychenko joined the firm in 2025, and has experience in advising both overseas and local clients on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters.
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Work Department
Corporate
Position
Partner
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Testimonials
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- 'Wide range of in-house expertise.'
- 'Great advice from Kieran Shields.'
Key clients
- Praetura Ventures
- Praxis Group
- Risk Capital Partners
- Mage Group
- YFM Private Equity
- Millwall Football Club/ Millwall Holdings
- Newmarket Holidays
- East of England Broadband Network
- Shareholders of Ultimate Van Linings (Yorkshire)
- Shareholders of Contact Solar
- Bluestones Investment Group
- Shareholders of Report URI
- Honister Slate Mine
- Searchlight Ventures
- Earswitch
- Heat and Control Pty Ltd
- Net-Zu
- ACGL Holdings
- Praetura Ventures
- Praxis Group
- Risk Capital Partners
- Mage Group
- YFM Private Equity
- Millwall Football Club/ Millwall Holdings
- Newmarket Holidays
- East of England Broadband Network
- Shareholders of Ultimate Van Linings (Yorkshire)
- Shareholders of Contact Solar
- Bluestones Investment Group
- Shareholders of Report URI
- Honister Slate Mine
- Searchlight Ventures
- Earswitch
- Heat and Control Pty Ltd
- Net-Zu
- ACGL Holdings
Work highlights
Advised the management team and founders of Newmarket Holidays, on a significant investment by Soho Square Capital.
Advised on the sale of leading domestic solar panel business Contact Solar to EDF Energy.
Advised Risk Capital Partners on their acquisitions of specialist tour operator Simpson Travel and national cinema chain The Light.