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Corporate lawyer with deep sector insight and deal-making experience

I’m a Legal Director in our corporate team, advising clients on the full spectrum of private company transactions. My work includes M&A, joint ventures, start-ups, debt and equity fundraisings, and corporate governance. I’ve supported clients across sectors including mobility, technology, and real estate, with recent highlights including advising on the acquisition of a national restaurant chain and multiple transactions for a global packaging company.

Before joining Shoosmiths, I spent over a decade advising a private equity house on a series of investments and exits. I also bring niche experience in property SPV transactions and a unique perspective from my earlier career as a motoring journalist, which informs my work in the automotive sector.

I’m a member of the City of London Solicitors’ Company and contribute to the firm’s supervision and mentoring programmes.

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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