Salim Somjee is a Partner in our corporate team, based in our Sevenoaks office.
Salim specialises in M&A and private equity backed transactions, many of which are cross border.
In addition to the international elements to Salim’s experience, he has a strong regional practice, having worked with many of the most prominent businesses and organisations in the South East.
Salim is ranked as a Leading Partner by Legal 500 and in Band 1 by Chambers & Partners.
Recent work highlights
Advising US private equity (Atlantic Street Capital) backed Uniguest on its UK acquisition strategy.
Multiple private equity investments funded by BP Marsh & Partners plc.
Advising the shareholders of Kent based Sahara Holdings on their £75m sale to Nasdaq quoted Boxlight Corporation.
Legal adviser to Kent Cricket, including in relation to governance and The Hundred.
Experience & education
2025 Partner, Birketts LLP
2013 – 2025 Partner, Cripps LLP
2010 – 2013 Vertex Law LLP (merged with Cripps Harries Hall)
2001 – 2010 Clarkson Wright & Jakes LLP (Partner 2007)
1999 – 2001 Trainee, Mills & Reeve LLP
1998 – 1999 College of Law
1994 – 1998 University of Kent, LLB in English Law and Spanish Law
Insights
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What the UK and South East of England can learn from economically booming US cities and stateslegal updateWhat the UK and South East of England can learn from economically booming US cities and states
Helen Garner, Salim Somjee22 Apr 2026
