Intellectual Property
United Kingdom
10 September 2025
Private equity, venture capital and renewable energy-related matters make up the bedrock of Shoosmiths LLP’s corporate workload. The corporate team is jointly led by Andrew Jennings, who has a specialty in the tech and automotive sector, and Grant Edwards, who is an expert in M&A in the energy sector. Laura Leathem supports the team on a range of corporate matters, including advising on both equity and debt investments. Tiarnán McKenna is also highlighted for handling mandates within the energy and infrastructure sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team combines an excellent understanding of the legal landscape with strong deal craft and excellent responsiveness.'
- 'Grant Edwards is a detailed and thorough operator whose enduring sense of calm and control provides comfort to clients and allows him to achieve positive outcomes in negotiations.'
- 'Partner led service that is highly responsive and provides clear and relevant advice in order to proactively progress key negotiating points on transactions.'
- 'Grant Edwards - provides clear advice based on experience with supporting rationale and clear explanation of the legal point and anything for consideration. Is also highly responsive and proactive.'
Key clients
- Par Equity LLP
- Foresight Group LLP
- B-Secur Ltd
- Panoramic Growth Equity (Fund Management) LLP
- Gresham House Asset Management Limited
- Inclutech Limited
- Maven Capital Partners
- Iona Capital Limited
- Capital Dynamics
- EnergieKontor
- MPG Wind Ltd
- ABO Energy
Work highlights
Advised on the sale of the NI-headquartered fintech company Lightyear to UK business software entity the Access Group for a significant undisclosed sum.
Advised NI-headquartered B-Secur on multiple investments of equity and venture debt across the UK and US.
Advised Foresight on its investment into TES Group, a fast-growing company specialising in critical infrastructure.
Practice head
Andrew Jennings; Grant Edwards
Other key lawyers
Laura Leathem; Tiarnán McKenna