We support clients across the UK and internationally, with global reach designed to meet the needs of businesses operating across borders. We deliver seamless legal services that combine sector expertise, legal insight, and technology—helping clients navigate complexity and unlock opportunity.

With centralised client onboarding, simplified billing, and consistent communications across jurisdictions, we ensure a joined-up experience wherever our clients operate. Through Shoosmiths EIGHT, our connected services, we integrate legal, consulting, and digital support. Clients choose us not just for legal expertise, but for how we work and the results we deliver. We push boundaries, set new standards, and provide clear, confident advice that moves businesses forward—across sectors, borders and industries.

Innovation is part of who we are. Ranked among Europe’s most innovative law firms by the Financial Times, we bring fresh thinking and practical solutions to every challenge.

Our people are open, driven and collaborative, and relentlessly focused on delivering excellent service and making every experience refreshingly human.

We’re serious about client excellence and when you work with us, you get people who care, think differently, and deliver what matters with integrity, creativity, and purpose.

Proudly Shoosmiths. For what matters.

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One of Europe's most innovative law firms, and in the top ten innovative law firms in the UK.
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WHAT THE DIRECTORIES SAY
Its genuine sector expertise truly makes this practice unique.
LEGAL 500
Our people are our strongest asset & our most powerful ambassadors
They bring diverse and global perspectives, deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering excellence in every interaction. This diversity drives sharper thinking, stronger relationships and advice that’s relevant to your world.
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Delivering impact through people, purpose & performance

We’re on a bold journey to become the leading upper mid-market law firm by 2030, delivering meaningful impact for clients across the UK and internationally. Our strategy is built on three core pillars: corporate, real estate, and litigation and we bring deep expertise in five key sectors — where our insight and experience create real advantage.

From securing high-profile deals and leading business-critical IT projects, to delivering award-winning tech solutions and advising on strategic mandates — our teams are trusted to deliver for some of the world's most exciting and ambitious growth businesses. In litigation alone, we acted on two of The Lawyer’s top cases for 2024, from aircraft disputes in Russia to the world’s most high-profile crypto case.

At the heart of everything is our commitment to you. Our client-obsessed approach isn’t a tagline — it’s how we work, how we earn trust, and how we build relationships that matter.

The result? Advice that speaks your language, fits your priorities, and helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.