Private Equity

Maintains a commanding position at the forefront of the venture capital market, calling upon a deep talent pool with a wealth of experience in the area. Advises the full spectrum of clients including startups, well-known technology companies and institutional investors on early-stage investments, financing rounds and exits. Routinely engaged in mid-market private equity transactions, often cross-border and complex in nature. Domestic offering is complemented by a network of offices across Europe and Silicon Valley to assist with international deals.

One client enthuses: "Their approach is a breath of fresh air; they provide excellent advice and are very approachable."

"It's really high quality," another says, adding: "They're genuinely full-service, which is incredibly useful."

A further interviewee says: "What all venture capital firms are looking for is a balance between commercial pragmatism and the finer points of law, and they strike that. It's very high-quality work."

Advised Oxboti on its USD47 million Series B investment.

Advised Baird Capital and management shareholders on the sale of Collingwood Lighting.

Angus Miln is widely recognised as a premier lawyer in the venture capital investment space. He displays considerable expertise representing clients in the technology and life sciences sectors.

Emma Danks exhibits a strong command of private equity buyouts and ancillary transactions on behalf of sponsors and their portfolio companies. She heads the firm's private equity practice and is co-head of its global corporate group.

Howard Palmer is well known for his strong practice representing investors and investee companies in a swathe of venture capital investment matters. He is particularly active in the fintech and cleantech spaces.
"Howard is very measured, level-headed and responsive, and delivers a very high quality of work."