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. The move enables Shoosmiths to sharpen its strategic focus on Corporate, Real Estate, and Litigation, and further invest in priority sectors including Technology, Financial Services, Energy, Infrastructure, and Mobility.
This divestment marks another milestone in Shoosmiths’ ambitious 2030 strategy – a long-term vision to lead the UK’s upper mid-market through sector focus, innovation, and client-first growth. By concentrating on complex, high-value mandates in fast-evolving sectors, the firm is scaling up with purpose.
“We’re proud of the exceptional team we’ve built and the high-quality work they’ve done over many years. The serious injury market has evolved quickly, and continued success in this area demands substantial, specialist investment. After extensive discussions, we’re confident that Fletchers offers the right home for our people and our clients, with the focus, scale, and ambition needed to support long-term growth.”
“The deal also allows us to continue to sharpen our strategic focus on the areas aligned to our 2030 strategy through further investment in lateral talent in the coming months, supporting our ambition to lead the upper mid market by excelling in our chosen markets across Corporate, Real Estate, and Litigation, with a deep sector focus in Technology, Financial Services, Energy, Infrastructure, and Mobility."
Proceeds from the transaction will be reinvested into Shoosmiths’ people – including targeted lateral hiring and enhancing capabilities in core practice areas. This will include continued sector-leading hires across key practices, enabling Shoosmiths to deliver legal excellence where it matters most to clients.
Completion is expected in August 2025.
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