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Winston Taylor LLP

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

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Winston Taylor LLP

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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Taylor Wessing maintains a strong position in 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 start-ups, well-known technology companies and institutional investors on early-stage investments, financing rounds and exits. Its domestic offering is complemented by a network of offices across Europe and Silicon Valley to assist with international deals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Taylor Wessing advised Blue Earth Therapeutics and its management on the closing of a USD76.5 million Series A financing.

Strengths

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  • The firm is highly technical and is capable of navigating complex discussions.

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  • Taylor Wessing has an excellent range and breadth of suitably qualified lawyers who are pragmatic and responsive.

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  • Taylor Wessing is extremely present in the process and works relentlessly to finalise deals within tight deadlines. The team works with determination and shows a real commercial sense in negotiations.

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  • The Taylor Wessing team is very friendly, approachable and accessible.

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  • Taylor Wessing is always very responsive and makes itself available for urgent matters. It has good strength across the team from the partners right through to the associates.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Howard Palmer
    Howard Palmer

    Howard Palmer

    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 is pragmatic, commercially focused and has an exceptional eye for detail.

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    • He is always responsive, up to date with market practices and provides considered and sensible advice.

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    • Howard is an exceptional legal professional with outstanding technical expertise, a pragmatic approach and a keen ability to navigate complex commercial decisions.

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Ranked Individuals at Winston Taylor LLP (1)

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    Howard Palmer

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