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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling is the preferred choice for many when it comes to life sciences deals, drawing from a pool of regulatory and industry experts to advise on growth investment transactions. The group's wider sector expertise also covers technology and cleantech. It regularly works with investors and emerging companies on venture financings as well as advising on post-investment management operations. Covington & Burling is well positioned to handle cross-border investments involving US and European entities.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling advised Abingworth, Petrichor Healthcare Capital Management and others on its USD132.5 million investment in the Series A financing of Ascend Gene and Cell Therapies.

Strengths

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Covington have an experienced team with good leadership that has the proven ability to deal with complex structures and ambiguity.

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We have never had a single issue with Covington. The team is fast, efficient and correct.

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Covington & Burling have highly experienced partners in a number of areas, with good associates being trained and rapid responses when needed.

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Notable Practitioners

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James Gubbins
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James Gubbins
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James Gubbins maintains an excellent venture capital practice as part of a broader offering that incorporates expertise in M&A and IPOs. His work focuses on deals in the life sciences and technology sectors.

James provides excellent service.

James is highly experienced and client-focused.

James is clearly a heavyweight lawyer with a wealth of commercial experience, but is generous with his time and willing and able to adjust his approach to fit the client's needs, whether big or small.

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James Gubbins
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James Gubbins
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