Shoosmiths LLP is well-regarded for its sponsor- and broker-side offering, which targets clients such as Cavendish and Zeus Capital and encompasses advice on IPOs as well as follow-on offerings and private placements. The team is also noted for its ability to advise issuers in the tech and life sciences sectors on a diverse array of fundraising matters. Led from Birmingham by Ben Turner, the UK team is also home to Nick McCarthy and Oliver Pilkington, who work closely with a series of corporate issuers and their NOMADs on equity transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'High-quality and a parter-led service.'
  • 'Oliver Pilkington and Nick McCarthy are both highly experienced and hands-on partners.'

Key clients

  • DotDigital PLC
  • EKF Diagnostic Holdings PLC
  • Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited
  • Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc
  • North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc
  • Rockwood Strategic PLC
  • Sondrel (Holdings) plc
  • Tan Delta Systems PLC
  • Trellus Health Group Plc
  • Verici DX Plc

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ben Turner

Other key lawyers

Nick McCarthy, Oliver Pilkington