
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘The local Shoosmiths team has deep expertise across a broad range of corporate transactions, particularly deals involving private equity. They are trusted to advise clients through complex M&A processes, providing valuable support and clear guidance.’
‘Lisa Sigalet stands out as lawyer who provides great support to clients throughout the transaction process. She works very well with other deal advisers and builds rapport with counterparties, all of which can be critical in managing complex negotiations through to a successful conclusion.’
‘The Shoosmiths team have the ability to call upon technical experts from a huge range of disciplines such as cryptocurrency, maritime law, litigation, or cross border issues. They will have a member in the team that knows the problem and can advise on how to solve it. This depth of experience is a unique selling point of the firm.’
‘Without fail, Shoosmiths has impressed us. The team has demonstrated their skills and dedication to client outcomes. Their soft skills in managing clients alongside managing processes is a credit to the firm.’
'The Shoosmiths Hampshire team are extremely reliable, dependable, and well resourced. Whilst the Hampshire team have a regional focus, they truly provide a City service to their clients. Shoosmiths size also enables them to commit time and resources to bring a transaction to a successful completion.'
'Lisa Sigalet is extremely knowledgeable and is very supported by her team of solicitors. Lisa has great interpersonal skills and manages expectations very well. She's always a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Emma Livesey is an excellent senior solicitor. Her ability to break down and explain very difficult legal concepts is unmatched.'
‘Sean Wright was exceptional to deal with. He found and delivered solutions, and he went the extra mile. Special mention should also go to Laura Austin, who was extremely diligent and timely in her communications. She was a star with coordinating the transaction through the inevitable twists and turns.'
Clients clés
- Shareholders of CLC Group
- Nobody’s Child
- Charles Taylor
- BGF
- Ten Entertainment group plc
- Dukes Education
- Rotala Group Limited
- KBC Advanced Technologies Limited
- LDC Limited
- Honda
Points forts
- Acted for LDC on the acquisition of the parent company of Message Direct Limited.
- Acted for a company on its £287m takeover by the US private equity firm Trive Capital Partners LP.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats de demain
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Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Responsable de la pratique
Stephen Porter
Autres avocats clés
Sean Wright; Lisa Sigalet; Emma Livesey; Laura Austin