Shoosmiths LLP was originally a Northampton firm, founded in 1845. Once known for its out of town bases in locations such as the Solent and Milton Keynes, it has been expanding strategically, most recently in 2012 with a merger with a Scottish firm, Archibald Campbell & Harley (now ACH Shoosmiths), and in 2016 with new offices in city centre hub site such as Leeds and Belfast. The firm has a presence in every jurisdiction of the UK across its 11 offices. 