Chambers Review
Taylor Wessing 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. It advises the full spectrum of clients including startups, well-known technology companies and institutional investors on early-stage investments, financing rounds and exits. The department routinely engages in private equity transactions that are often cross-border and complex in nature. Its domestic offering is complemented by a network of offices across Europe and Silicon Valley to assist with international deals.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing represented Vinted on its Series F round, raising EUR250 million. It also advised Inflexion on the merger of Autofutura and GForces in the automotive industry.
Strengths
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"Taylor Wessing provided high availability of all contacts and were very focused on delivering the appropriate outcomes at every juncture."
"They have a broad knowledge of sophisticated and bespoke situations and transactions. They always direct focus and attention on the detail from the lead partner, which is critical."
"The corporate technology group is a world-class group for emerging technology companies and unicorns whose journeys become ever more sophisticated and complex."
"Taylor Wessing provided high availability of all contacts and were very focused on delivering the appropriate outcomes at every juncture."
"They have a broad knowledge of sophisticated and bespoke situations and transactions. They always direct focus and attention on the detail from the lead partner, which is critical."
"The corporate technology group is a world-class group for emerging technology companies and unicorns whose journeys become ever more sophisticated and complex."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Angus is the go-to lawyer for emerging and high-growth technology companies. His depth of knowledge and insight puts you three steps ahead of issues."
"He's commercial, focused and has a wealth of real-world application. You want him by your side to help you through the most complex matters."
Howard Palmer is 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 Palmer is an extremely seasoned practitioner."
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.
"Emma came recommended by a previous client and very much lived up to the billing, as well as being a very pleasant person to deal with."