Craig Chaplin is a Partner in Shoosmiths’ national Commercial team and is based in Manchester. With over 30 years’ experience advising on complex commercial matters, Craig is a trusted adviser to household-name brands across the retail, technology, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Craig’s practice spans a wide range of commercial disciplines, with particular expertise in complex contracting, technology and IT, intellectual property, energy and infrastructure, financial services, and data privacy. His approach is pragmatic, collaborative, and always focused on delivering outcomes that align with his clients’ strategic goals.
Before joining Shoosmiths, Craig served as the Commercial Director of a Legal Operations Division for a national law firm, where he was instrumental in designing and implementing client-centric operational improvements. Craig is known for his passion regarding legal operations and his innovation in legal service delivery. He regularly collaborates with clients and colleagues to explore new ways of working which enhance value and efficiency.