Shoosmiths acts for an extensive roster of Scottish and UK-wide clients on M&A, PE and venture capital transactions, with an ever-growing body of work focusing on tech and real estate deals. Alison Gilson helms the group and has a far-reaching practice that covers the full spread of corporate transactions, including corporate governance and shareholder issues. Kimberley Goh provides further M&A capabilities and a strong track record in the real estate sector, and Jen Paton is crucial to the firm’s venture capital offering.
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Testimonials
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- 'Alison Gilson and team are superb at simplifying the legal process and taking the ‘heavy lifting’ out of the process.'
- 'Alison Gilson and Jen Paton. Always positive, helpful and knowledgeable.'
Key clients
- Gatehouse Investment Management
- AA Corporation
Work highlights
Advised UK PRS Holdings I Limited in the sale of UK PRS Properties I Limited to Citra Living Investments Limited, part of Lloyds Banking Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Alison Gilson
Other key lawyers
Kimberley Goh; Jen Paton