Shoosmiths LLP

With an esteemed presence across tech, retail, energy and mobility industries, Shoosmiths LLP operates for a plethora of clients that encompasses large corporates, public companies, private equity houses and venture capital firms. On the corporate side, Sanjeev Sharma leads the team with his wide-ranging experience that includes multi-jurisdictional mandates, while Thames Valley office leader Nina Smith frequently handles matters pertaining to sell side mandates, buy and build acquisitions and a variety of investments. On the commercial side, Nick Holland heads up the group, with his particular capabilities in global outsourcing transactions. Transactional practitioner Fiona Teague is routinely entrusted by a stable of blue chip multinational clients for advice on commercial issues such as outsourcing transactions. Ami Bhatt is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘Reliability and completeness of advise is key with Shoosmiths. They understand the requirements and meet it efficiently.’
'Their prompt and no-frills approach is refreshing.’

Key clients

Pareto Facilities Management Limited
Reliance Brands
Lionfish Litigation Finance Limited
NVM Private Equity
Ramudden Global UK Limited (Chevron Traffic Management)
LDC (Managers) Limited
Kapow Primary Limited
Treun Capital Limited
TPA Capital LLP
Bergman & Beving
Downing LLP
BGF
Weetabix Limited
Aerial Direct Limited
Roofoods Ltd (Deliveroo)
Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd
Asahi UK Limited

Work highlights

Advised LDC (Managers) Limited on the acquisition of the parent company of Thames Valley Headquartered, Message Direct Limited.
Acted for NVM Private Equity and the other shareholders of Thames Valley based Pareto, on the sale to Swiss based Pictet Investments.
Advised Reliance Brands on its joint venture with Superdry in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.