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Mills & Reeve LLP

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

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Mills & Reeve LLP

Rankings

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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Mills & Reeve is experienced in acting on behalf of a broad spectrum of clientele that includes institutional funds, technology companies and business angels. It is routinely engaged in venture capital investments, portfolio management and fund structuring, with further niche expertise in university spinout work. The department is active on life sciences deals in addition to having deep knowledge of technology investments. Mills & Reeve also offers corporate and commercial support to growth company clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Mills & Reeve advised FactSet and IQ Capital Partners on their follow-on investments in BMLL Technologies.

Strengths

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  • Mills & Reeve provides clear, open and timely communication. The firm deals with complex issues quickly and efficiently.

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  • The firm has excellent client relations and brings a pragmatic and commercial approach. The team is timely, on-point and always cooperative.

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  • Mills & Reeve stands out for its strategic clarity, responsiveness, and steady guidance. What distinguishes the firm is its ability to balance pragmatism with legal precision.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Zickie Lim
    Band 3Zickie Lim

    Zickie Lim

    Zickie Lim's venture capital practice is sought after by a diverse clientele consisting of investment funds, start-ups and entrepreneurs. She is notable for her activity on university spinout work and serves as head of the venture capital and equity investments team.

    • We are really impressed with Zickie's commercial awareness and ability to get to the nub of the matter and to give the right legal advice.

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    • Zickie provides a very responsive service and is very happy to get into the detail.

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    • Zickie is excellent to work with, a great negotiator and provides balanced advice.

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Ranked Individuals at Mills & Reeve LLP (1)

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