Wake Smith Solicitors appoints Tom Goff as new head of corporate
Wake Smith Solicitors has welcomed Tom Goff, an experienced corporate M&A and venture capital specialist, as its new head of corporate.
Sheffield-born Tom brings a wealth of experience in advising founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations on a full range of corporate transactions, from initial venture investments to mergers, acquisitions, and strategic exits.
He joins Wake Smith after a successful career in London, where he worked at international law firms and served as a senior investment manager at the British Business Bank, focusing on high-tech investments in the aerospace and defence sectors.
“The Sheffield city region has a long and enviable history as a world-class centre of makers, collaborators and innovators. I am incredibly proud of the spirit and commitment the people of my hometown are known for,” said Tom, who has degrees in artificial intelligence and law, “It is fantastic to see the region building on that legacy as it continues to attract global talent and investment.”
“Wake Smith has its own proud legacy of supporting the industries and people of Sheffield and South Yorkshire. As a leading law firm headquartered here in Sheffield, I am delighted to join the team and thrilled at the opportunity to help advance the next generation of growth and innovation here in our region,” he continued.
Chairman Neil Salter commented, “Tom’s hire is an important addition for Wake Smith and reinforces the Wake Smith marque. This is as an incredible opportunity to bring a new skills set into the firm at a time when Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire regions are attracting investment, unlocking growth and achieving ambitious plans especially in manufacturing technology and processes, advanced materials and health and life-sciences.”
Tom will lead Wake Smith’s corporate and commercial team, which includes Rebecca Robinson, director and head of governance, risk and compliance; associate Tom Haywood; solicitor Joe Creasor; and trainee solicitor Charlotte Wallage, with support from corporate PA Debbie Huckerby and specialists across employment, commercial property, and litigation.
Pictured (L-R): Tom Goff, Neil Salter, and Rebecca Robinson.
Image: Wake Smith Solicitors
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