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Nina Smith

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Partner at Shoosmiths
📍 Greater Reading Area, United Kingdom

Nina Smith is a Partner and the Head of the Thames Valley office at Shoosmiths, specializing in M&A, corporate finance, and private equity. A graduate of the University of Reading, she is described by clients and colleagues as pragmatic, approachable, and dedicated, leading a team that recently secured a Tier 1 ranking.

Outside of her legal career, Nina is a mother to her "boys" and prioritizes family. She is passionate about travel, having recently taken her family on an extended interrailing adventure across Europe. She is also involved in her local community, having supported Ethical Reading and a committee for Barnardos.

To celebrate her eldest son finishing primary school, Nina took a month off to go interrailing with her family through six European countries.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Partner
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Reading Area, United Kingdom
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Priorities

Topics Nina cares about

Mergers & Acquisitions
As a corporate partner, this is her core specialty, advising on a wide range of transactions including company acquisitions, disposals, and management buy-outs.
Private Equity
Advises numerous private equity and venture capital investors on transactions and recently attended the IBA Private Equity conference to stay current on industry trends.
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Career

Work history

5-2019
Partner
Shoosmiths
5-2016
Senior Associate
Shoosmiths
8-2011
Associate - Corporate
Shoosmiths
1-2018
Partner and Team Leader
Shoosmiths LLP
9-2005 - 8-2011
Corporate Lawyer
Morgan Cole
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Media appearances

Shoosmiths appoints five new partners. Featured in Insider Media
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Education
2004 - 2005
LPC
College of Law, Guildford
2002 - 2004
PgDL
College of Law, London
1996 - 1999
BA Hons
University of Reading
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