Partnering with investors to execute successful PE transactions
The private equity challenge is to identify lucrative investment opportunities, differentiate oneself in a crowded market and strategically manage risk to execute and achieve growth. The need for expert guidance to navigate complex transactions and maximize value creation is more critical than ever. Clients require a partner who understands the intricacies of the market and can provide tailored solutions, at speed, to meet their unique needs.
At Shoosmiths, our team offers comprehensive support throughout the investment lifecycle, from initial funding, onto bolt-ons and portfolio management and through to exit. Our hallmark is clear, pragmatic, actionable advice that drives execution, value and growth. Our team has been purpose-built to house deep expertise in all facets of PE investment - including establishing funds, MBO/MBI platform investments, buy and build strategies, restructuring and exit. I am proud that Shoosmiths features in the top five of the most active law firms advising on UK private equity transactions according to Pitchbook Global league tables 2024.
Whether you're a private equity firm, a portfolio company, a management team, or an investor, Shoosmiths is your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of private equity.
Recent experience
- advised LDC, on the sale of ByBox to Francisco Partners for £221m and the sale of BOFA International for £90m
- advised the management team of Connect Managed Services on its investment by Apiary Capital and the exit of its investor, LDC
- advised Newco backed by Ardian Capital in its acquisition of Dynamic Technologies S.p.A.
- advised Rothschild (Five Arrows Principal Investments) on the £109m MBO of Centric Health, disposal of Pirum Systems and minority investment into Opus2
- advised August Equity on the sale of Aspirations Group to Elysian Capital and its sale of Active Assistance to Montreux Capital Management
- advised the sellers/management on the sale of Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging to August Equity
- advised the sellers, including FPE Capital, on the sale of Ikon Science to US PE fund Great Hill Partners
- advised Treun Capital on its investment in Amulet Hotkey
- advised Horizon Capital on the various sales of Carewatch Care Services
- advised Foundation Investment Partners on its buy and build strategy for investee company Edison Education and the £20m MBO of Sears Healthcare
