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Trusted adviser on complex corporate transactions and venture deals

I’m a Senior Associate in our corporate team, advising on a broad range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, and corporate governance. I work closely with clients across the technology, consumer, and SaaS sectors, helping them navigate high-value transactions with clarity and confidence. Recent highlights include advising Harwood Private Equity on the sale of the Vegner Group to Odevo, and supporting Octopus Ventures on multiple Seed and Series A investments.

Before joining Shoosmiths, I was seconded to a leading venture capital firm, where I worked alongside their legal team on early-stage investments. This experience sharpened my commercial insight and deepened my understanding of investor priorities. I’ve also advised multinationals, venture funds, and UK-based businesses on a variety of deal structures, always with a focus on delivering practical, outcome-driven advice.

I’m a member of the Balance network and actively contribute to internal initiatives that support inclusion and collaboration across the firm.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
370
Deals advised on in 2024.
£10.4bn
Worth of transactions in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
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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