Business Details
Expert Legal Services for Business Success
Shoosmiths is a leading law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services tailored to meet the evolving needs of our clients. With a team of highly experienced professionals, we specialise in providing strategic legal solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, technology, real estate, and corporate law. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our recognition as a top-tier firm by industry benchmarks such as Chambers and Legal 500.We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships with clients by combining deep sector expertise with a client-centric approach, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed expectations. Our focus on innovation and adaptability enables us to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively, delivering results that drive success for our clients.
Services
Corporate Law
Real Estate Finance
Commercial Contracts
Asset Based Lending
Leveraged Finance
Regulatory Compliance
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Pensions Advice
Highlights and features
- We offer sector-specific legal expertise across 65+ practice areas ranked in Chambers.
- Our team includes 1500+ professionals serving FTSE 250 and global growth businesses.
- We deliver innovative solutions with a client-centric approach to complex legal challenges.
- Recognised with 40+ industry awards for excellence in client service over five years.
- We operate seamlessly across 14 UK locations with multi-jurisdictional transaction experience.
What people say
Sector expertise
Responsive service
Strategic solutions
Award-winning team
Client-focused
Services
Corporate Law
We provide comprehensive corporate legal advice covering mergers, acquisitions, governance, and compliance. Our team advises on complex transactions and corporate restructuring, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Clients benefit from our expertise in navigating cross-border deals and delivering strategic counsel to FTSE 250 and global businesses.
Real Estate Finance
Our real estate finance specialists advise lenders and borrowers on development funding, investment financing, and portfolio transactions. We handle complex capital structures including senior/mezzanine facilities across diverse asset classes like residential, commercial, and student accommodation. The team combines legal expertise with market insights to secure timely financing solutions.
Commercial Contracts
We draft and negotiate commercial agreements for businesses across sectors, including supply chain, outsourcing, and technology contracts. Our team ensures compliance with data protection regulations while addressing risk allocation and dispute resolution mechanisms. Clients value our ability to translate complex legal terms into commercially viable solutions.
Asset Based Lending
Our ABL team structures financing solutions using receivables, inventory, and fixed assets as collateral. We advise banks and alternative lenders on facility documentation, security arrangements, and intercreditor agreements. The practice covers traditional ABL, supply chain finance, and government-backed loan schemes with multi-jurisdictional execution capability.
Regulatory Compliance
We help businesses navigate regulatory frameworks across advertising standards, financial services, health & safety, and environmental legislation. Our proactive compliance strategies include policy development, audits, and training programs. The team also represents clients during regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by bodies like the FCA and CMA.
People
Alex Bishop
Partner
Specialises in dispute resolution and international arbitration with over 20 years' experience handling complex commercial litigation cases across multiple jurisdictions.
Craig Armstrong
Partner
Head of Commercial Services with expertise in intellectual property law and extensive experience advising global brands on contract negotiations and brand protection strategies.
Jon Bew
Partner
Head of Birmingham & Milton Keynes offices, focusing on banking and real estate finance with particular expertise in asset-backed lending transactions.
Rebecca Mauleverer
Partner
Banking & finance specialist advising major financial institutions on corporate lending transactions and complex financing structures across various industry sectors.
Ali Triptree
Partner
Leveraged finance expert with significant experience in structuring acquisition finance deals for private equity clients and corporate borrowers.
Questions
What areas of law does Shoosmiths specialise in?
We specialise in corporate, commercial, real estate, financial services, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, with 65+ practice areas ranked in Chambers.
Does Shoosmiths handle international legal matters?
Yes, our team manages multi-jurisdictional transactions and advises clients across the UK and internationally.
What industries does Shoosmiths serve?
We work with clients in financial services, technology, real estate, healthcare, retail, and energy sectors among others.
How does Shoosmiths ensure quality legal service?
Through continuous professional development, client feedback mechanisms, and adherence to strict quality assurance protocols.
