Elia Montorio
Shoosmiths LLPPraised for its ‘blend of legal and commercial skills’ the corporate and commercial team at Shoosmiths LLP is well-versed in public company matters and cross-border acquisitions, with a particular focus on the insurance sector. The ’excellent’ Elia Montorio heads the corporate practice and is noted for her focus on M&A, international cross-border transactions, complex reorganisations of international corporations and private equity work. Both Richard Millington and Luke Stubbs lead the commercial team; Millington has been described in his ‘practical in his problem-solving approach’, while Stubbs specialises in the tech sector. Andrew Millar advises clients on the full scope of corporate transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Dedicated hard working people who went the extra mile while working with me.’
‘Andrew Millar is very amenable, easy to work with and brings fresh ideas to complex or difficult issues.'
- 'Shoosmiths are a very respectable firm who punch above their weight in relation to the deals that they are instructed on.’
‘Andrew Millar has been provided excellent advice through a number of transactions we have worked on together through 2023. He is very clam and considered in his approach and gives clear and transparent advice. He is easy to deal with and responds promptly to queries.’
‘Very helpful team in all areas of the practice.’
‘Very experienced team that have the blend of legal and commercial skills required in the M&A world.'
‘I work specifically with Elia Montorio who is an excellent corporate lawyer. She has vast experience including both buy side and sell side experience, as well as cross border transactions. She has excellent interpersonal skills and is very good at hand holding clients through complex legal matters. ’
'Richard Millington is one of the most brilliant and extremely knowledgeable lawyers I had the chance to work with. He is very practical in his problem-solving approach. His customer service is unparalleled.'
Key clients
- Halma plc
- Smoove plc
- The sellers of London Drainage Facilities Limited
- Rotala Group Limited
- Everton Football Club
- Unisystems
- Nike
- Hela Apparel Holdings plc
- Evelyn Partners LLP
- EG Group Limited (t/a Euro Garages)
- Sports Direct
- Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- B&M Bargains plc
- Whaivu Holdings Limited
- MIP Holdings Limited (t/a French Connection)
- Apparel Brands (owner of Bench, Hooch and NICCE brands)
- Jensten Group Limited
- MVI Vehicle Integration Ltd
- Apex Partners SA
- Big Green Smile Limited
- Peakbridge VC
- Zip Co Limited (listed on AUS)
- Wraith Holdings International Limited
- Hallam Land Management Limited
- Matillion Limited
- Fissara Limited
- Radii Planet Group Limited
- Infex Therapeutics Limited
- Compusoft GB Limited
- Thinksmart Limited
- B&M Retail
- Stonegate
Work highlights
- Advising Smoove plc on its £30.8m takeover by way of scheme of arrangement by Digcom UK Holdings Limited, an indirect subsidiary undertaking of ASX listed PEXA Group Limited.
- Advising the shareholders of Apparel Brands Limited on its sale to Garm Bidco Limited, a company backed by True Capital.
- Advising Halma Plc and its group companies on a number of corporate acquisitions.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Andrew Millar
Shoosmiths LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Elia Montorio, Richard Millington, Luke Stubbs