Rated for its ‘responsive approach’ and ability to provide ’tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients’, Shoosmiths LLP is highly experienced in public company matters and cross-border acquisitions, with particular strength in the insurance sector. The ‘vastly experienced’ Elia Montorio leads the firm’s corporate offering, specialising in M&A, international cross-border deals, complex reorganisations, and private equity work. Richard Millington and Luke Stubbs jointly lead the commercial team; Millington is noted for his experience in investment projects and key outsourcing and telecoms projects, while Stubbs is noted for his expertise in the tech sector. Andrew Millar advises across the full range of corporate transactions.
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‘Shoomsiths are pragmatic in terms of finding solutions and are proactive in their responses to clients. They have a breadth of expertise which is helpful when a particular project encompasses different strands of legal work. ’
‘Excellent team - very knowledgeable and professional and focused on completing transactions.'
‘Elia Montorio is an excellent M&A lawyer. She is vastly experienced and take a commercial approach to advising clients. She has a knack of explaining complex legal terms to clients and allows them to focus on key aspects to conclude transactions.’
‘Their M&A practice is distinguished by its swift, responsive approach and ability to provide unique, tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients. They understand the urgency and complexity of M&A transactions and remain focus on delivering quick, actionable advice without sacrificing depth of expertise. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, efficient processes, and a collaborative approach, they consistently offer strategic insights that position all .clients for long-term success in the M&A landscape.’
‘The Shoosmiths team are strong in the lower middle market in Manchester, and are technically sound without being market leaders for their expertise. There are a firm who are easier to work with than most in the regions, and whom balance expertise in sectors and products well.'
- 'They are very good at balancing client management with technical and occasionally challenging legal advice, to ensure the client fully appreciates the risks and rewards of any decision they make.’
Key clients
- PI Industries
- Accrofab Holdings
- Halma plc
- Smoove plc
- London Drainage Facilities Limited
- Rotala Group Limited
- Everton Football Club
- Nike
- Hela Apparel Holdings plc
- Evelyn Partners LLP
- Asahi
- Sports Direct
Work highlights
Advising the majority shareholders of Hampshire Sport and Leisure (the holding company of Hampshire Country Cricket Club) on its sale to the GMR Group.
Advising PI Industries on its £32.8m takeover by way of scheme of arrangement of Plant Health Care plc.
The acquisition by Accrofab (the precision engineering group acquired by Endless LLP’s Enact Fund III in July 2023) of RTI Advanced Forming Limited from Howmet Aerospace.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Elia Montorio, Richard Millington; Luke Stubbs
Other key lawyers
Andrew Millar