Shoosmiths LLP is particularly skilled at handling a wide range of complex corporate and commercial matters, yielding expertise in complex IT procurements and digital transformation projects, global manufacturing work, infrastructure matters, and complex IT work. The team is adept at handling complex technology joint ventures and software development issues. James Foster heads up the practice, and is recognised for his ‘pragmatic approach’. Foster’s practice centres on corporate finance work, with a focus on M&A and private equity transactions, and is joined at leadership level by Alex Kirkhope, who has extensive IT and technology experience. Simon Procter is key to the practice, with experience in complex cross-border transactions, and Natalie Redfern excels in private equity deals.
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Testimonials
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‘James Foster is particularly important. He has a pragmatic approach, is always around if you need him and understands the commercial crunch points to progress a transaction.’
'Truly partner led service with a general commercial and strategic approach always taken.'
'Simon Procter is technically excellent, always available for any problems or queries that occur and always applies a commercial advice.'
'Very accessible. Well joined up with banking and finance team.'
'Simon Procter - Capable of managing large volume and complexity. Very easy to work with.'
Key clients
- Azets Holdings Limited
- Nimbus Investments
- YFM Private Equity Limited
- Torsion Developments Limited
- Northern Gritstone
- Element Solutions, Inc
- Latus Health Group
- Nurtur Group
- Lloyds Development Capital
- Moorfield Private Equity Group
- Leon Capital LLP
- Parabellum Investments
Work highlights
Advised Latus Health Group, an occupational health service provider, on its investment from private equity house NorthEdge Capital to accelerate its organic growth and support the delivery of its strategic M&A programme.
Advised pan-European private equity house Nimbus Investments on its acquisition of National Floorcoverings Group to advance further export opportunities to increase UK and international market share for the group.
Advised Interactive Investor Services Limited on a continuing dedicated retainer on procurement, including advice on material outsourcings of critical services, strategic projects, and on regular operational procurements.
Lawyers
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
James Foster; Alex Kirkhope
Other key lawyers
Simon Procter; Natalie Redfern