The ‘very experienced’ team at Shoosmiths LLP has extensive experience in leveraged and acquisition finance, venture debts, and complex restructuring plans and senior debt financing arrangements. Anna Robson, who ’brings a significant amount of experience’, heads the team and specialises in leveraged finance, asset-based lending, venture debt, and general corporate finance. She is supported by the ‘exceptional’ Kat Raanan, who is a name to note in relation to corporate lending transactions for both borrowers and lenders; and by Charlotte Thomas, who brings strong expertise in mid-market acquisition finance for both local and national clients.
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- ‘Strong service and credentials delivered by a committed team. Diversity is strong with a good balance of people within the firm and a focus on the quality of delivery.’
- ‘Anna Robson - always on hand for queries and has a vast amount of experience across multiple funding disciplines. Very commercial and resolves complex issues quickly.’
Key clients
- Sondrel (Holdings) Limited
- Santander UK plc
Work highlights
Advised ThinCats on funding to TK Components, a multi-channel supplier to the UK kitchen industry backed by NorthEdge, to accelerate the company’s growth plans.
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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
Anna Robson
Other key lawyers
Kat Raanan; Charlotte Thomas