Shoosmiths LLP is lauded for a wealth of experience in private equity and venture capital transactions and is frequently engaged by clients from the technology, health, and retail sectors. Sanjeev Sharma heads the corporate practice and is a key contact for the firm’s international clients. The commercial team is led by Nick Holland, who specialises in global outsourcing transactions and privacy compliance. Nina Smith advises shareholders on the seller side, corporate clients on acquisitions, and private equity houses on investments. Ami Bhatt’s busy workload extends to management buy-outs, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters. Fiona Teague moved to the firm’s Birmingham office in 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent, efficient legal team delivering a brilliant service to its clients.'
Key clients
- Horse Powertrain Solutions SL and its affiliates
- YFM Private Equity
- Downing LLP
- BGF
- Reliance Brands
- Sarah and Mike Tremellen (BravissimoGroup)
- YesLDC (Managers) Limited
- NVM Private Equity
- Foresight Private Equity
- Onecom Limited
- Ramudden Global (UK) Ltd
- Bergman & Beving AB
Work highlights
Advised Reliance Brands on the joint venture with Mothercare for the regions of India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Advised Downing LLP on the establishment of their funeral homes platform Lighthouse Funerals and their acquisition of Grassby & Sons.
Advised the shareholders of Bravissimo on the sale to Wacoal Europe.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Sanjeev Sharma; Nick Holland
Other key lawyers
Nick Holland; Nina Smith; Ami Bhatt