Shoosmiths has advised NVM Private Equity on its recent investment of £2 million into Duke & Dexter (D&D), an award winning men’s footwear label.

Launched in 2014, D&D offers a range of high quality shoes, all manufactured by hand in the UK and has developed into a leading premium men’s shoe brand.  It has collaborated with brands and personalities such as Tyson Beckford, Rolls Royce and in June this year, launched a collaboration with American rapper Snoop Dogg to create an exclusive line of 12 initial styles.