Shoosmiths adds Wei Wu as new partner

Shoosmiths has recently welcomed Wei Wu as a new Partner in their Corporate team, with a focus on enhancing the firm’s M&A capabilities. Wei, who joins from Dentons, brings nearly a decade of experience in advising Chinese companies seeking investments in the UK and beyond. Her role as a founding member of Dentons’ China Taskforce has allowed her to build robust relationships within China, as well as in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and the UK. Furthermore, Wei has established key connections with legal partners, including Dacheng and other prominent Chinese law firms.

Before her tenure at Dentons, Wei held positions in Hong Kong at Norton Rose Fulbright and Clyde & Co. Her recent projects include overseeing a £1.2 billion restructuring operation for a leading commercial real estate services company across more than 30 jurisdictions, along with managing a global mining company’s joint venture with top asset managers. Wei’s diverse client portfolio aligns well with Shoosmiths’ main markets, particularly in sectors like Technology, Energy & Infrastructure, and Financial Services.

Head of Shoosmiths’ Corporate Team, Ben Turner, expressed his excitement regarding Wei’s addition to the team, emphasizing the firm’s ambitious strategies for their Corporate team on a national and international level. He noted that Wei’s expertise in international M&A will further strengthen their client offerings, complementing the skills brought in by recent Corporate Partner appointments, Kurt Ma and Mark Churchman. Turner expressed the firm’s delight in welcoming Wei to the team.

Wei shared her enthusiasm about her new role at Shoosmiths, highlighting the firm’s dedication to impactful work and building strong client relationships. She expressed her eagerness to collaborate with the team and embark on this exciting new chapter in her career.

In 2024, Shoosmiths’ Corporate practice experienced a record-breaking year, successfully completing transactions totaling £10.4 billion and advising on over 370 deals. The firm observed notable increases in average deal sizes across key practice areas, with M&A standing out as one of their most profitable sectors, consistently generating opportunities for various departments within the firm.

Overall, Wei Wu’s appointment as a Partner at Shoosmiths represents a significant step forward in expanding the firm’s international M&A capabilities and further solidifying its position as a top-tier upper mid-market law firm. Her wealth of experience and expertise in guiding Chinese companies through investments in the UK and beyond make her a valuable addition to Shoosmiths’ already robust Corporate team.