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Senior Associate delivering commercially focused advice on corporate transactions

I am a Senior Associate in Shoosmiths' corporate team, based in the Solent office, advising on a broad range of corporate transactions. I work with businesses across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on M&A transactions in the Consumer & Retail sector.

I qualified at Shoosmiths in 2021 and re-joined the firm in 2026. Before re-joining, I spent three years working in-house at a leading global retailer and bring a commercial perspective to my legal advice, understanding the importance of finding practical solutions that support broader business objectives. I have first-hand insight into the commercial and strategic considerations that influence decision-making and my work focuses on helping clients navigate complex transactions and strategic projects.

By combining technical corporate expertise with first-hand business experience, I focus on delivering advice that is commercially grounded, pragmatic and aligned with my clients' strategic aims.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
260
Deals advised on in 2025.
£6bn
Worth of transactions in 2025.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.