Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 7400 8000Chambers Review
Bristows boasts an impressive venture capital practice that is proficient at advising both investor and investee companies on transactions in this space. The firm is particularly adept at advising on venture capital investments in the life sciences and technology sectors. The team also maintains expertise advising universities and research institutions on spinouts.
Merek Petecki is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Bristows acted for Syncona on the formation of, and its investment into, Beacon Therapeutics, following a £96 million Series A financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bristows demonstrate creativity and intelligence in their approach to handling difficult matters, particularly in balancing strict legal principles with practical realities."
"The Bristows team is always very responsive and is able to represent us to resolve all matters effectively."
"The firm is pragmatic, no-nonsense and you get really good, sensible advice."
"Bristows demonstrate creativity and intelligence in their approach to handling difficult matters, particularly in balancing strict legal principles with practical realities."
"The Bristows team is always very responsive and is able to represent us to resolve all matters effectively."
"The firm is pragmatic, no-nonsense and you get really good, sensible advice."