Headed up by Robbie McLaren, Latham & Watkins' emerging companies practice received a major boost as a result of the arrival of Mike Turner from Taylor Wessing LLP and Shing Lo from Bird & Bird LLP in early 2020. City AM: ‘Investors should ready themselves for a great wave of innovation’ writes Mohamed Mansour, Dow Jones / PEN: ‘Coronavirus will see family offices emerge from the shadows’ writes Mohamed Mansour, Forbes: Billionaire Mohamed Mansour On How To Survive The Politics of Envy. EU and competition: trade, WTO anti-dumping and customs, Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory, M&A: upper mid-market and premium deals, £500m+, Private equity: transactions – high-value deals (£250m+), Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £250m), Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals), Banking litigation: investment and retail, Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans, Private funds (including infrastructure funds), Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables), Social housing: local authorities and registered providers, Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity, Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates), Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious), Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design, Media and entertainment (including media finance). Advised Koru Kids on a £10m Series A fundraising led by Atomico. This means that somebody can always be reached. They have great lawyers, are quick at responding to requests, and are a valuable partner around the softer aspects of our relationship.’. He has a solid team, and is able to advise on deals of different kinds throughout Europe. Not over complicating issues and having a time and cost efficient style for companies who really want to put their resources in to science and not legal fees is refreshing. It is also noted for its 'outstanding' technology transfer expertise and is involved in a raft of spin-out work. Led by the 'knowledgeable' Matthew Cunningham , Waterfront Solicitors LLP's team provides a 'cost-effective service' to founders and investees (as well as a growing number of funds) on technology-related venture capital mandates. Advised Thrive Capital in relation to its further investment in challenger bank Monzo as part of its £112m Series F fundraising. In addition, the firm's market-leading TMT reputation ensures that clients' intellectual property rights (IPR) are fully protected and effectively exploited. Advised Tonik Energy on its Series B fundraising from Japanese investment house, Mitsui & Co. 2427356 VAT 321572722, Registered address: 188 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2AG. Under the leadership of the 'knowledgeable and experienced' David Mardle , who splits his time between London and the Cambridge office, the team 'has a great deal of experience of market practice/commercial terms as well as legal considerations' and is thereby well-placed to represent both investees and investors throughout the investment lifecycle. Advised ENGIE New Ventures on its strategic investment in Vyntelligence, a smart voice and video notes platform which simplifies and digitises data acquisition using a guided video form or ‘storyboard’. Pro-active; solution driven; strong inter-personal skills which proved important given the complexity of the deal; constantly accessible.’, Digital Staff Solutions Limited t/a Florence. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Has an excellent grasp of what is important to us and doesn’t waste time on the things that aren’t.’, ‘Tom Wilde – provides corporate tax support and is, in my view, the leader in this field for EIS and VCT investing.’. They were effective at cutting through the noise to distil complex and multi-faceted issues into a simple solutions. ‘. Advised technology innovator and leading UK workplace pensions provider, Smart Pension, on a strategic investment and new strategic partnership with pensions behemoth the Link Group, as well as a strategic investment from J.P. Morgan and other investors. Goodwin has quickly made an impact within the London and UK venture capital market thanks to a succession of recent impressive strategic hires from top-ranked peer firms, and is well-positioned to exploit the increasing amount of US capital flowing into the European market. This also includes a strong grasp of the underlying technical side of the life sciences sector, especially that associated with biotech and pharma therapeutics.’, ‘Deep sector experience and a flexible, open-minded approach – open to new ideas. Furthermore, we are not restricted to a small pod of individuals, if we need input on a specific industry or discipline in a specific county, we are directed to the expert, immediately. It is fundamentally the legal leadership aspect that was the most compelling in our case, to help us navigate in a complex set of circumstances for the best result possible.’, ‘I have worked with Iain Cockburn, a leading partner at Withers, an experience which was great in terms of confidence and leadership that Iain and his team brought to our legal dealings.’, ‘Easy to work with, extremely responsive, fantastic critical thinking and ability to find workable solutions to complex problems. ‘The Browne Jacobson team are a professional group of people who work hard to get the deal done.’, ‘Mike Jackson (partner) is a great adviser, going above and beyond what I expect most lawyers would do. The team also work well with their tax partners and this has been a very valuable additional service.’, ‘The Penningtons VC team are a brilliant team with exceptional experience of early stage VC work. Katharine Ramsay – First class associate. Reading-based associate Elizabeth Yell is a 'definite rising star' in the team for high growth technology businesses and numerous institutional investors. We call all our entrepreneur friends and recommend Howard in the strongest possible terms.’. "The Code of Capital is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding how global capital markets function. Inbound US investment mandates are a key area of focus for the team, as is its work for investors in the burgeoning cannabis market. They know the market well and bring a no-nonsense approach to the work.’, ‘David Strong has great knowledge of the industry and leads an experienced team. The group is also able to leverage complementary practice areas including the IP, tax and corporate departments, and also utilises the expertise of venture capital practitioners in strategic locations globally including the US, Singapore, France and Germany. Advised Plandek on a $3.3m seed capital investment in the company led by Perscitus LLP. Acted for Command Line Software (t/a Impala) on its $11m Series A investment round. He clearly knows his stuff.’, ‘We were impressed with Shawn Atkinson and his team’s knowledge and experience of venture capital fund raisings and how highly they were rated by other VC investors. Drawing on the expertise of lawyers within the firm's broader corporate and private equity groups, CMS provides 'practical and pragmatic' advice to investors and investees in the technology sector. Man Capital invests in €100m football partnership with Right To Dream. An excellent reputation in the field of life sciences, with a Cambridge offering which fits in well to the wider firm-wide ambitions. Our global portfolio consists of companies across the following sectors: education, financial investments, healthcare, logistics, oil & gas, real estate, technology, telecommunications, and sports. Gets the job done with the least amount of fuss and the highest level of pragmatism. The arrival in early 2020 of a three-partner team from Baker Botts (UK) LLP, led by Neil Foster , enhances the scope of the firm's venture offering, adding credentials across the TMT, fintech and energy sectors. The 'thorough and diligent' Daniel Jacob provides 'sound advice' to entrepreneurs and companies seeking financing to grow. I trust them fully to have our best interests in mind, mitigate against meaningful risks, and not spend too much time / energy focusing on things that ultimately don’t matter or are intellectual in nature only.’, ‘Chris Keen is a fountain of knowledge – nothing he doesn’t know about the VC market.’, ‘Chris Keen – incredibly knowledgeable; pragmatic, but thorough; a pleasure to work with. ‘Sheridan’s always go the extra mile for us and their depth of knowledge, their proactive communication and breadth of practice areas makes it such a refreshing combination.’, ‘Howard Watt is the best. The group acts for investors and investees on cross-border venture capital-related work with particular experience in the life sciences sector. James also brings detailed solutions that are coupled with and address the historical and specific circumstances of the business. LinkedIn. Catherine Moss; Duncan James; Peter Mayhew, ‘They talk the language of a fund manager, not many advisers can do that.’, ‘Over the years we as a company have had to deal with many legal firms and individuals within those firms, but what makes SM unique is that their service levels are at a much higher level than other firms. The team listens to instructions well, and is able to adapt their approach based on the complexity of the deal. This means we can have confidence in their ability to share knowledge – whether that’s about us as a client or about the latest market practice in the US, Canada and the UK.’, ‘I would strongly recommend them. On early-stage matters, clients also appreciate the firm's knowledge of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) process, where it is able to draw upon the expertise of Thames Valley-based EIS tax expert Tom Wilde . Advised fintech startup Soldo on its $61m Series B fundraising led by Battery Ventures and Dawn Capital. Chris Godfrey; Camilla Usher-Clark; Jeremy Bell; Danny Lee; Tim Roberts, ‘Burges Salmon have become my go to firm.’, ‘Mark Shepherd has a strong grasp of both the legal and commercial aspects of transactions. What stands out is his deep knowledge and understanding of the sensitives around term-sheet negotiation. The 'proactive and solutions-oriented' Josef Fuss is noted for his 'commercially sensitive and pragmatic advice' for hi tech-based investee clients within the digital health, AI and Big Data sectors. The arrival in late 2019 of Jocelyn Ormond from Simmons & Simmons enhanced the firm's credentials in relation to digital health-related venture capital, while London-based Giles Hawkins continues to grow the investee practice, particularly in the fintech and agrifood technology sub-sectors. Attilio Leccisotti is very talented and one to watch for the future. Taylor Wessing LLP maintains a high-profile presence in the market as a result of its longstanding track record for investees and investors, as well as its ability to call upon a number of leading practitioners who display a 'wide knowledge across all areas of venture capital'. Jocelyn ensures that his broader team are equally well versed in our corporate activities and always ensures that our requirements are delivered on time and within budget – which is greatly appreciated.’, ‘The team are first rate, always on hand and always deliver a great service. The firm has a particular focus on helping large corporates set up VC funds to invest in high-growth companies and offers a distinct debt team to advise start-ups between equity rounds. Under the leadership of the 'super responsive and commercially focused' James Shaw , the London-based team has effectively tapped into the firm's network of offices throughout Europe, Asia Pacific and the US to advise venture-backed technology businesses looking to access international markets. In particular, his experience allows him to read how any deal is likely to play out and anticipate issues. Led by the 'peerless' Robert Wood , the 'accessible and supportive' team at Osborne Clarke LLP has notable expertise in regional venture capital hotspots, including Reading and Bristol, and is viewed as a 'safe pair of hands' for investors and investees engaged in activity in the technology, media and communications sectors. In clear and understandable terms, Pistor traces the legal coding of capital, the explosive expansion of finance, and the steep fall of the global financial crisis. Sees all sides of the debate. He knows his stuff when it comes to corporate deals and the best way to achieve the intended outcome on a particular deal. LMC Tobbylier 2. mai 2021. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The team are well versed in our background and requirements and endeavours to deliver the right advice/contracts to often short deadlines.’, ‘Jocelyn Ormond is frequently in contact with us as a business to ensure that he has the latest updates and our thinking on future strategies. RSM US LLP is a limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms. The team has also effectively leveraged the firm's market-leading private wealth and charities/philanthropy practices to benefit from an increasing inflow of capital into the venture capital space from family offices. Team head Kavita Patel 'talks the language of a fund manager' and excels at advising on early stage investments involving tax considerations, including matters relating to the EIS. Advising Y Combinator’s Continuity growth fund on a Series F investment of £113m into Monzo Bank. Advising fintech banking start-up 10x Future Technologies Holdings Limited on its GBP32 million Series B financing round. From our first conversation I felt complete confidence that Ylan would be able to get done what we needed in a quick time.’. Gave great insight around the deal. Philip Watkins; Nick Vasquez; Neil Foster; Tim Davison; Sarah Melaney; Tom Braiden; Sage Revell, ‘The team I work with is extremely knowledgeable and capable in this area. Acted for fintech company Mishipay on a Series A+ funding round led by American Express Ventures and Nauta Capital. Our diverse international team draws on decades of experience, unrivalled connections, particularly in high growth markets, and data-driven analysis to source investment opportunities around the globe. Advised Hermes GPE – the BT pension fund – on a follow-on venture capital investment into the Bridges Ventures lead co-investment fund structure, which was used to fund an investment in Viva Gym Group. Jonathan Leigh-Hunt has been around for a long time and knows his area well.’, ‘Nimble, high quality and responsive, with no fuss, at very reasonable rates. Always personal and always practical and pragmatic. The 'brilliant' James Gubbins has expertise throughout the investment lifecycle and regularly advises on potential exit strategies. The group utilises the firm's strong international presence in Asia and North America to comfortably handle cross-border mandates. The latest Man Capital news. Mohamed Mansour gives £100,000 to the Daily Mail’s Remember Me campaign, which is helping to build a memorial in St. Paul’s Cathedral in memory of the victims of COVID-19. Led by the 'responsive, knowledgeable and commercially minded' Michael Young and recently strengthened by the arrival of Sam Webster from Mayer Brown International LLP, Reed Smith LLP handles a considerable amount of venture capital work from within its broader corporate group. Assisting Sprints Capital with its investment in Vinted’s €128m Series E financing round, which made Vinted Lithuania’s first unicorn. Advising Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures on its £5.35m Series A investment round in Skyports, a London-based urban air mobility infrastructure provider and drone delivery operator. We particularity appreciated the speed in which they delivered their advice. She’s highly intelligent, very hard working and very thorough. David Mardle and Adrian Rainey departed to Goodwin, and Mike Turner joined Latham & Watkins. As 'a truly great guy to deal with', Bristol-based partner Simon Jones has a strong reputation among investors and investees. The member firms of RSM International collaborate to provide services to global clients, but are separate and distinct legal entities that cannot obligate each other. He is always willing to have a chat – no matter what time of day.’, ‘Good pragmatic advice with appreciation of the commercial aspects of a transaction.’, ‘Good experience levels, quick response time, led on helping to resolve a key transaction issue, very approachable.’, ‘Strong team set up with very strong FinTech / InsurTech credentials.’, ‘Jon Snade, Partner and Harry Pearson, are our advisers of choice for anything related to corporate advice, predominantly fund raising.’, ‘Incredibly responsive. Clear with advice.’, ‘Geraint Lloyd has huge experience of venture capital transactions generally and Venture Capital Trust transactions specifically. The profile section contains a list of firms that have taken out commercial profiles in The Legal 500. Harbottle & Lewis LLP's venture capital team is praised by media and technology entrepreneurs and start-ups for its 'holistic and cost-effective' advice on deals throughout the funding lifecycle. Advised on the auction sale of Process Systems Enterprise (backed by Albion Capital and IP Group) to Siemens. Acted for Pollen (t/a Verve) in connection with a $10m equity investment in the company from Sienna Capital. Oxford-based technology boutique White and Black Limited is 'incredibly approachable and easy to work with', and has a sizeable roster of venture fund, corporate venturer and founder clients, and regularly handles spin-out work stemming from Oxford University. For me, their proactively and willingness to support our portfolio companies is what sets them out from the crowd.’, ‘Joseph Altendorff is a dynamic individual with a solid grounding in the UK venture capital market. Subscribe to the print edition, read the digital edition or read the articles online. While the firm is active throughout the investment lifecycle, it has gained a particularly strong reputation for matters at the earlier stages of the process and provides 'good value for money for seed and Series A stage deals'. Adrian Rainey; Ali Ramadan; Sophie McGrath; Andrew Davis; Kenny Walker-Durrant; Adam Thatcher; Elizabeth Rhodes, ‘Goodwin’s VC practice is unique because of the extensive experience they have from early stage start-ups through to later stage VC work – this helps them to be able to advise companies throughout their life cycle with a great deal of experience of market practice/commercial terms as well as the legal considerations. Recently promoted to partner, the 'focused and responsive' Jamie Moore has developed a particularly strong reputation in advising on investments into fintech and AI. When we’re faced with a new situation he gives fantastic advice and guidance.’. READ MORE. Acted for Zzoomm Plc and its group companies on a series of funding rounds during 2019. Advised Immersive Labs on its $40m Series B fundraising. While he has expertise throughout the investment lifecycle, team head Ian Piggin is particularly known for his experience in early-to-mid stage financings, many of which increasingly involve an international component. Keystone Law's venture capital specialists include Dee Sian, Nadim Zaman and Catherine Williams; all three offer expertise in private equity, while also handling a broad range of other corporate matters for VC clients, covering buyouts, investment and financing, among others. Press Release â 20/01/2021. The firm always provides a balanced view. Bristol-based firm Burges Salmon LLP handles a considerable volume of venture capital work (particularly in the energy sector) as part of the firm's broader private equity and corporate finance offerings, led respectively by Mark Shepherd and Richard Spink. Louis Glass spent the time to build a trust and empathy based relationship with me over the years that ensured that when it came to the crunch he could successfully navigate me and the business through our transaction as painlessly as possible, with all the skill and dexterity of his experience and expertise in the field.’, ‘In-depth knowledge of our business. Mark was: Knowledge rich. They also gave us confidence in terms of how their time was being spent – we had a strong sense that they were being efficient in their time and therefore ultimately our fees.’, ‘Mark Rundall and Joseph Stolerman were always available and it was clear they were both equally up to speed on the transaction which gave us confidence that we were in good hands with either of them. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Dorsey & Whitney advises funds and emerging technology companies on early and late stage financings. They are efficient, always on time and carefully control their time and promised budget. Clear and fair.’, ‘Robert Wood – Peerless. Where solutions call for additional subject matter expertise, C&B can call on the strength of their partnership/team to ensure integrated and robust solutions are implemented.’, ‘The team is passionate about its work, we as clients are not stuck with one partner or associate. “Growth is in our DNA. Mark was particularly helpful when it came to the sharp end of negotiations with our VCs.’, ‘Strong life science specific experience across all legal matters, including licensing, equity investing and M&A. The team operate as though they are themselves a startup offering, so understand the mentality of balancing pragmatism and risk more deeply than any other team I’ve worked with. In this episode of Impactful Conversations, Kaela Colwell, a San Francisco-based associate in Morrison & Foerster's Social Enterprise and Impact Investing Group, interviews Malcolm Robinson, the founder and executive director of the Black Venture Capital Consortium, or BVCC, which has launched an on-campus, four-track curriculum program in venture capital, entrepreneurship, user ⦠Mathias Loertscher; Simon Jones; Tom Try; Matthew Edwards; Ken Wilkinson; James Taylor; Katharine Ramsay; Rob Hayes; Justin Starling, ‘Very responsive. For a London firm, they’re also pretty decent value.’, ‘The most memorable individual was David Ramm, one of the partners. The group is also active in the fintech space, and draws knowledge from experts from across the corporate, regulatory and data protection teams. Advised Balderton and Northzone on their £15m investment in Wagestream, the flexible wage app. Service is consistent and timely. In this interview with Bloomberg, Mansour Group Co-Chairman, Mohamed Mansour, discusses why he set up Man Capital and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected its investment strategy. Our partners, staff, clients and charities continue to demonstrate goodwill, generosity and ⦠Geoff Dragon – extremely responsive and efficient.’. Ability to breakdown technical advice into easily digestible proposals to allow quick business decisions and approvals from senior stakeholders. Cambridge-based partner Zickie Lim heads up the downstream work on the venture capital front and as part of her broad-ranging roster of work has developed a particularly strong reputation for handling university spin outs. In a unanimous decision reversing the Ninth Circuit, the Supreme Court in AMG Capital v.FTC ended a federal circuit split and squarely held that the FTC lacks authority to pursue equitable monetary relief in federal court under Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (the "Act").The Ninth Circuit had upheld a permanent injunction against defendant Scott Tucker's payday â¦
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