The ‘very responsive’ Shoosmiths LLP corporate practice places a strong emphasis on private equity and venture capital matters, as well as the renewable energy sector. The group is headed by Andrew Jennings and Grant Edwards. The ’very knowledgeable’ Jennings brings extensive experience in matters concerning corporate finance and IP. Meanwhile, the ‘trusted and highly valued’ Edwards specialises in M&A transactions within the renewable energy sector. At the associate level, Laura Leatham has a track record of work on transactions in the care home and hotel sectors in Northern Ireland and the UK.
Testimonials
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‘A diverse range of expertise can be called on for various issues. Very responsive to any query.’
‘Andrew Jennings is very knowledgeable in corporate finance and IP.’
‘Grant Edwards has been exceptional to work with. His exceptional professionalism, coupled with the outstanding quality of service provided by him and his team, has made our experience working with Shoosmiths excellent. ’
‘The team we have worked with are a pleasure to do business with. They deliver work in a timely fashion, make us feel valued as a customer. There is an evident strength in depth across the team too.’
‘The Northern Ireland and Scotland teams work seamlessly as one, and the quality of work and advice provided has been great. This ability to provide great local service but as part of a national firm that has vast experience within the venture capital sector is a powerful combination that we value.'
'Grant Edwards is our main point of contact and is a trusted and highly valued advisor.'
Key clients
- Par Equity LLP
- Foresight Group LLP
- B-Secur Ltd
- Panoramic Growth Equity (Fund Management) LLP
- Gresham House Asset Management Limited
- Inclutech Limited
- Haru Ltd
- Maven Capital Partners
- Iona Capital Limited
- Capital Dynamics
- EnergieKontor
- MPG Wind Ltd
- ABO Wind Gmbh / ABO Wind NI Ltd
- Elvstone Holdings Limited
- Regtick Limited
- CDS New Ventures
Work highlights
- Advised EnergieKontor on the disposal of several large (37-50MW) onshore wind farms to leading infrastructure fund, Capital Dynamics.
- Advised B-Secur Limited on a $10m investment from US-based Orlando Health Ventures.
- Advised certain shareholders in Haru, a tech powered e-commerce business, on the sale of Haru to Barclays Ventures backed Responsible with a focus on sustainable fashion.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Jennings, Grant Edwards