Saloni Shah is a Trainee Solicitor at the firm and is currently undertaking a seat in Corporate. 

She joined the firm in 2022 as a Paralegal in the leading Financial Services team. In this role, she gained experience across a range of regulated and commercial matters, including advising global car manufacturers on advertising and promotional materials, advising finance houses on security transactions and documentation, and managing contract reviews using the firm’s AI-powered contract review service, Cia®.

In 2023, Saloni was seconded to Mercedes-Benz Financial Services for six months, where she worked alongside the legal team on cross-sector projects and supported the implementation of the Consumer Duty into the business’s day-to-day operations. She returned to Shoosmiths full-time in July 2023, continuing to build her specialist knowledge and skills in the Financial Services team until November 2024.

Saloni commenced her training contract with the firm in March 2025, and has since gained experience in Real Estate Development and Investment and Corporate. 

As part of her first seat, Real Estate Development and Investment, she developed her understanding of commercial leases and negotiating them, considering development projects and working on real estate investment deals as part of a co-counselling matter. 
 
In her second seat, Corporate, Saloni has been involved in a public markets fundraise, continuous investment work and company restructures. 

She is passionate about diversity and inclusion in the legal sector and has previously served on the committee for the firm’s Balance network, which champions individuals and promotes gender parity.

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