Press Releases

Peter Marsden has been appointed as Shoosmiths’ new head of housebuilding.Peter joined Shoosmiths as a partner in 2023, bringing with him extensive experience from both private practice and in-house roles at leading housebuilders including Taylor Wimpey and Harrow Estates - part of Redrow ...

Shoosmiths today announces that from this November’s pay review date, newly qualified solicitor salaries will rise to £105,000 in London and £67,000 in the English regional locations. The move ensures the firm remains highly competitive in attracting and retaining early-career talent in a fast-moving market.A fair and transparent structure We know the recent rise in NQ salaries has had a knock-on effect at other levels, creating understandable concerns around pay compression ...

Shoosmiths advised Hemiko on the real estate aspects of its appointment by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) to deliver a pioneering low-carbon heat network in West London. This project marks a significant milestone in the capital’s transition to sustainable infrastructure ...

The grant will fund a new immersive programme that covers public understanding of wrongful convictions across England and Scotland.Inside Justice, the national charity working to prevent and overturn miscarriages of justice, is the latest beneficiary of a £50,000 grant from the Shoosmiths Foundation which will be used to launch a powerful new public education initiative called Access Unlocked ...

Shoosmiths’ national planning team has been recognised as one of the top planning law practices, ranked joint third in Planning Resource’s 2025 Planning Law Survey - a significant rise from joint eighth in 2024 ...

Shoosmiths’ national planning team has been recognised as one of the top planning law practices, ranked joint third in Planning Resource’s 2025 Planning Law Survey - a significant rise from joint eighth in 2024 ...

Shoosmiths has agreed the transfer of its Serious Injury (SSI) practice to Fletchers Group, one of the UK’s most established and respected serious injury and clinical negligence firms, for an undisclosed consideration.The deal will see around 80 colleagues, including eight partners, transfer to Fletchers under TUPE arrangements ...

Shoosmiths has agreed the transfer of its Serious Injury (SSI) practice to Fletchers Group, one of the UK’s most established and respected serious injury and clinical negligence firms, for an undisclosed consideration.The deal will see around 80 colleagues, including eight partners, transfer to Fletchers under TUPE arrangements ...

Shoosmiths today announces the appointment of Russ Hill as a partner in the Corporate Restructuring & Advisory (CR&A) team, where he will play a key role in enhancing the firm’s reach across Birmingham and the UK’s insolvency and restructuring markets.Russ joins from Squire Patton Boggs where he led the restructuring teams in Birmingham and Manchester. He has also previously held roles at Eversheds Sutherland and Pinsent Masons ...

Shoosmiths today announces the appointment of Russ Hill as a partner in the Corporate Restructuring & Advisory (CR&A) team, where he will play a key role in enhancing the firm’s reach across Birmingham and the UK’s insolvency and restructuring markets.Russ joins from Squire Patton Boggs where he led the restructuring teams in Birmingham and Manchester. He has also previously held roles at Eversheds Sutherland and Pinsent Masons ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised private equity firm 4D Capital Partners on the carve out of Hepworth Clay from Wavin Limited, the UK subsidiary of Orbia Building & Infrastructure.Hepworth Clay is the only large-scale manufacturer in the UK of vitrified clay pipes and associated fittings used for drainage purposes ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised private equity firm 4D Capital Partners on the carve out of Hepworth Clay from Wavin Limited, the UK subsidiary of Orbia Building & Infrastructure.Hepworth Clay is the only large-scale manufacturer in the UK of vitrified clay pipes and associated fittings used for drainage purposes ...

Shoosmiths has advised Kwik Fit - part of European Tyre Enterprise Limited (ETEL) and one of the UK’s leading tyre, MOT, and car servicing retailers - on the acquisition of a portfolio of 83 UK properties. The portfolio, which Kwik Fit currently occupies, includes over 30 sites in Scotland and supports its aim to bring more sites into its direct ownership.   Kwik Fit’s ultimate parent company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange ...

Shoosmiths has advised Kwik Fit - part of European Tyre Enterprise Limited (ETEL) and one of the UK’s leading tyre, MOT, and car servicing retailers - on the acquisition of a portfolio of 83 UK properties. The portfolio, which Kwik Fit currently occupies, includes over 30 sites in Scotland and supports its aim to bring more sites into its direct ownership.   Kwik Fit’s ultimate parent company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange ...

London, 23 June 2025 – Shoosmiths has today announced record financial results for the 2024/25 financial year, with profit per equity partner (PEP) exceeding £1 million for the first time – a 30% rise on last year. Net profit increased by 16% to £76.6 million and revenue grew 5% to £217.2 million, marking a decade of continuous growth ...

London, 23 June 2025 – Shoosmiths has today announced record financial results for the 2024/25 financial year, with profit per equity partner (PEP) exceeding £1 million for the first time – a 30% rise on last year. Net profit increased by 16% to £76.6 million and revenue grew 5% to £217.2 million, marking a decade of continuous growth ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Troy Companies group on its acquisition of toy innovation company WOW! Stuff.This strategic investment signals a bold new chapter for WOW! Stuff, enabling the business to expand its footprint across Europe and supercharge growth across the USA and other global markets ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Troy Companies group on its acquisition of toy innovation company WOW! Stuff.This strategic investment signals a bold new chapter for WOW! Stuff, enabling the business to expand its footprint across Europe and supercharge growth across the USA and other global markets ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Cow Corner on the refinancing of One Point Advisory Services (One Point) where Summit, a global, growth-focused investor, will support the ongoing development of the group.Shoosmiths advise Cow Corner on the refinancing of One Point Advisory Services Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Cow Corner on the refinancing of One Point Advisory Services (One Point) where Summit, a global, growth-focused investor, will support the ongoing development of the group ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Cow Corner on the refinancing of One Point Advisory Services (One Point) where Summit, a global, growth-focused investor, will support the ongoing development of the group.Shoosmiths advise Cow Corner on the refinancing of One Point Advisory Services Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Cow Corner on the refinancing of One Point Advisory Services (One Point) where Summit, a global, growth-focused investor, will support the ongoing development of the group ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised ReproTech, an investee company of US private equity firm Red Barn Equity Partners LLC (Red Barn), on its investment into IMT Matcher, a global leader in fertility technology.IMT Matcher is known for developing the world’s first electronic witnessing system over 20 years ago. Its specialised software protects against risks of error in IVF treatment and streamlines fertility centre processes ...

Shoosmiths today announces the appointment of Wei Wu as a Partner in the Corporate team, enhancing the firm’s international M&A capabilities.Wei joins from Dentons where she spent nearly a decade of her career positioning herself as the go-to adviser for Chinese companies looking to make investments in the UK and beyond. She was a founding member of their China Taskforce where she has built strong networks throughout China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), Singapore and the UK ...

Shoosmiths continues its growth in the technology sector with the appointment of new Partner – Tom Brown – one of the UK’s leading FinTech lawyers.Tom brings extensive experience in digital payments, having most recently served as Deputy General Counsel, SVP, and Head of the Global Products Legal team at Worldpay ...

Shoosmiths has been reappointed to the legal panels of both Bellway and Taylor Wimpey, reinforcing the law firm’s position as a leading adviser in the UK living sector.Bellway is a long-standing client of the firm. Shoosmiths previously advised on its acquisition of a development site in Glenrothes, Fife, as part of a 850-home regeneration scheme ...

Shoosmiths has supported BlueCastle Capital, the build-to-rent (BTR) developer and investment and asset manager, on its acquisition of the former Marks & Spencer flagship store in Birmingham, paving the way for a major residential-led redevelopment.The firm advised on all real estate aspects of the transaction, assisting BlueCastle Capital as it advances its BTR strategy ...