Shoosmiths Guides S&W Group Through Major UK Acquisitions as Growth Strategy Advances

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised accounting and advisory firm S&W Group, a leading professional services group, on two UK acquisitions as it accelerates its growth strategy in partnership with Apax Funds.

The firm has advised S&W on its acquisition of London based ClearViewIP, a global intellectual property advisory firm which offers clients intellectual property strategy, operational, and transactional advisory services across a broad spectrum of market sectors, and Peppercorn Tax, a specialist tax advisory firm based in Newcastle. The transactions broaden S&W’s range of complementary services and also builds on its regional growth in the north of England.

Shoosmiths corporate partners Andrew Millar and Elia Montorio led on the transactions, advising on all aspects of the acquisitions. They were supported by senior associate Daniel Pugh and associate John Quinn. 

Corporate partner Andrew Millar commented: ““We are delighted to have advised S&W Group on two of its first UK acquisitions since partnering with Apax, continuing a longstanding relationship that began when the company traded under the Evelyn Partners brand. These transactions not only broaden S&W’s service offering but also reinforce its commitment to regional growth and specialist expertise.

“Shoosmiths has a strong track record in advising professional services businesses on strategic M&A, and these deals highlight our ability to support clients through complex, high-value transactions.”