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Corporate dealmaker with global reach and boardroom insight

I head Shoosmiths’ national Corporate team which advises on M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. I work with high-growth businesses, entrepreneurs and PE-backed corporates across sectors including tech, consumer, financial services and national security.

Since joining Shoosmiths in 2013, I’ve led on complex cross-border deals and strategic restructurings. Recent highlights include advising the shareholders of Fosroc on their $1bn+ disposal to French industrials conglomerate Saint Gobain, Heligan Private Equity on their investment and fundraising programme and household brands such as Waterstones, Peloton and a listed US software business on their UK and cross-border acquisitions. I’m known for my hands-on, commercial approach,  ability to deliver under pressure and for building strong, trusted relationships.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
370
Deals advised on in 2024.
£10.4bn
Worth of transactions in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
Ben is very calm, stays on top of things, remains in control of situations and is good at managing different parts at the same time. He also has a good commercial approach to a lot of things such as understanding the commercial needs of our company instead of just giving a legal response
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Navigating the complexities of corporate transactions
Corporate team
We lead clients through successful Corporate transactions at every stage of their business life cycle.
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