Martin Smith

Martin Smith is a Corporate Partner at Freeths since March 2024, with a robust career in corporate finance law that includes positions as a Partner at Knights plc (October 2018 - January 2024) and Spearing Waite LLP (January 2009 - October 2018). Martin has specialized in advising businesses and individuals on mergers and acquisitions, investments, group reconstructions, reorganizations, and corporate governance. Previous experience includes serving as a Corporate Finance Partner at Watson Burton LLP (2005 - 2009) and a Corporate Finance Assistant at Squire Patton Boggs (2000 - 2005), along with training as a solicitor at Eversheds Sutherland (1998 - 2000). Martin holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Law from The University of Sheffield (1994 - 1997) and attended Barnard Castle School (1987 - 1994).