Shoosmiths welcomes Ed Nisbet as partner

Ed Nisbet has joined Shoosmiths as a partner in the firm's London office, strengthening its Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Public M&A offerings. With a robust background of 14 years in corporate law, Ed previously worked at Osborne Clarke and specialised in a wide range of complex ECM and Public M&A matters. His expertise encompasses advising public companies, boards, investment banks and investors, and he is fluent in areas such as technology, financial services, healthcare, and energy transition. This focus aligns seamlessly with Shoosmiths' key sectors.

Ben Turner, Head of Shoosmiths’ national Corporate team, conveyed their excitement about Ed's addition, stating "We're thrilled to welcome Ed to the team. His strong track record supporting clients on ECM and public M&A transactions makes him a key addition to our full-service corporate offering." Ed's practice is well regarded, evidenced by his ranking in both Chambers and Legal 500, and he was recently recognised as a Star Associate for his work on AIM.

On his part, Ed expressed enthusiasm about joining the Corporate team at a time of significant momentum for the practice, stating “I’m delighted to be joining Shoosmiths’ Corporate team at a time of strong momentum for the practice." He noted the firm's ambition to enhance its ECM and Public M&A services, indicating a significant opportunity to strengthen public market capabilities in tandem with existing M&A strengths.

This appointment marks continued growth for Shoosmiths in London, with the firm adding 20 partners since April 2025, including notable hires like IP lawyer France Delord and private equity lawyers Alison Chivers and Tim Nye. These strategic additions underscore Shoosmiths' commitment to expanding its practice areas across Corporate, Litigation, and Real Estate, solidifying its position in vital sectors.