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Review, Reason, Record - the pitfalls of not keeping proper records
A recent case, Watson and others v Watchfinder.co.uk Limited, highlights the importance of keeping detailed records of discussions at board meetings particularly in relation to exercises of discretion....
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Shoosmiths exhibits venture capital credentials through strategic partnership
Shoosmiths LLP has invested in a strategic partnership with Vitesse Media PLC and GP Bullhound, acting as a judge and sponsor at upcoming key venture capital industry event, the Investor Allstars...
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Shoosmiths' advises men's shaving supplier Cornerstone on its latest...
Rapidly-growing men's online grooming business Cornerstone has received a further £3.5m investment, led by Calculus Capital. Shoosmiths corporate partner Steve Barnett, assisted by solicitor Rebecca...
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Shoosmiths advises NVM Private Equity on investment into e-commerce...
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised NVM Private Equity (NVM) on its investment into Volo Commerce, a provider of multi-channel e-commerce technology to support online merchants and brands selling...
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Shoosmiths advises on investment into revolutionary AI cashflow management firm
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised long-standing client Octopus Ventures on its investment into Fluidly, a FinTech startup set to transform cashflow management for SMEs. Octopus Ventures led the...
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Contract drafting - with cooperation in mind
When buying or selling a company, how far do you have to go to cooperate with the other party after completion? The recent case of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited v Fougera Sweden Holding 2 AB...
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Shoosmiths signs up new Birmingham corporate partner
National law firm Shoosmiths has boosted its Birmingham-based corporate team with the hire of Paul Batchelor from PwC Legal where he established and grew its Midlands legal business. Paul specialises...
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Shoosmiths advises Northern Irish coffee chain on £2m investment to launch in...
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised coffee chain Bob & Berts on £2m funding from the BGF to venture into the Scottish market. Founded in Northern Ireland, Bob & Berts is a family business...
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Shoosmiths advises on renowned laser company buyout
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised on the sale and employee buy-out of Photonic Solutions, a supplier of world-leading laser and photonic equipment. The acquisition of the Edinburgh-based...
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EIS Association guide helps investors get 'under the bonnet' of Enterprise...
A guide explaining how the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) works and its many benefits to investors and the small companies it funds has been created by the EIS Association (EISA). EIS: Under the...
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Shoosmiths advises YFM Equity Partners on 4net investment
The Northern corporate team at national law firm Shoosmiths advised private equity investor YFM Equity Partners on its investment in business telecoms company 4net Technologies Ltd. Partners Karen...
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Record quarter for Shoosmiths Manchester Corporate Team
The corporate team at Shoosmiths Manchester is on track for a record year, having advised on deals worth more than £300m in the last month alone. The team has completed on a number of high profile...
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Shoosmiths advises on multi-million dollar investment into innovative food...
A cutting-edge food waste tech start-up has raised $7.4m to boost its international expansion, in an investment deal advised on by national law firm Shoosmiths. Winnow, whose intelligent kitchen...
View ArticleShoosmiths expert on DfT's Strategic Vision for Rail
Shoosmiths transport and infrastructure corporate partner Martin Fleetwood analyses the details in today's rail strategy announcement by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling. He says: "Arguably this...
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Shoosmiths helps leading automotive innovator step up a gear with MBO
A TEAM led by Manchester-based corporate partner Tim Jackson-Smith has advised on a major private equity investment deal at one of the UK's leading automotive technology firms. Working against a tight...
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Mid-market corporate finance - a look ahead at 2018
2017 has been a year dominated by geopolitical uncertainty: lengthy and inconclusive coalition talks in Germany; Catalan secession; and in the UK, the trigger of Article 50 and a hung parliament in...
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Shoosmiths advises on management buy-out of renowned £70m-a-year services group
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised on the management buy-out (MBO) of The Quarr Group, a leading provider of building maintenance and construction, contract cleaning and contract catering. The...
View ArticleThe High Pay Commission's Final Report - Cheques with Balances: Why tackling...
The High Pay Commission was an independent inquiry established by Compass with the support of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust to look into high pay and boardroom pay across the public and private...
View ArticleRed Tape Challenge to company law
A total of 120 pieces of legislation are under the spotlight as the Government focuses its Red Tape Challenge on company law In April 2011, the Government launched its two year Red Tape Challenge to...
View ArticleThe future of financial reporting: Cutting clutter?
Consultation on the future of financial reporting in the UK continues, following the recent publication by the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) of its revised proposals, and the publication of an...
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