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Goodwin Procter LLP

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Goodwin Procter LLP

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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Goodwin draws from a pool of established venture capital specialists to advise private equity sponsors, investment funds and emerging companies operating in the technology and life sciences arenas. It ably assists with initial fundraisings and all series financings.

Work Highlights

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  • Goodwin advised Moove Africa on its USD100 Million Series B financing.

Strengths

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  • The Goodwin bench is deep and extremely knoweldgeable. The team is more responsive and delivers work above and beyond what is required.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
  • Goodwin is knowledgeable on key deal terms but it also understands the commercial aspects and are very connected across the industry.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
  • Goodwin provides great attention to detail, a solid commercial understanding and proactiveness.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
  • I appreciate their subject matter expertise, pragmatic approach to negotiations, competitive fee structure for the quality of work and the great support from other teams in the firm.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David Mardle
    Band 1David Mardle

    David Mardle

    David Mardle maintains a destination practice for emerging technology and life sciences companies in their transactional matters. He also offers premier advice to investor clients on financings and M&A.
    • David has tremendous insight and experience. He helps navigate complex commercial issues.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
    • David provides experienced guidance throughout the process, assembling and leading the best team for the transaction.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
    • David is very experienced and well-respected.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
  • Band 2Sophie McGrath
    Band 2Sophie McGrath

    Sophie McGrath

    Sophie McGrath concentrates her practice on the representation of investors and emerging companies in an array of venture capital matters. She is particularly focused on the life sciences and technology spaces.
    • She is smart and professional.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
    • Sophie is brilliant.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
    • Sophie is very good at managing budgets, because she appreciates that it's fee-sensitive work. She's also good at blending pragmatism with that, because she has to find the quickest route to success.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
  • Band 4Elizabeth Rhodes
    Band 4Elizabeth Rhodes

    Elizabeth Rhodes

    Elizabeth Rhodes' venture capital expertise impresses her client base of institutional investors and emerging companies. She supports clients active in life sciences and technology sectors, including funds specialising in university spin-outs.

    • Elizabeth is knowledgeable, strategic and insightful.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
    • Elizabeth is great to work with. She is commercially aware, solutions-driven and very hands-on.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK
    • She is responsive, provides valuable insight and is overall a pleasure to work with.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Goodwin Procter LLP (3)

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    David Mardle

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

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    Sophie McGrath

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

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    Elizabeth Rhodes

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

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