LAWYER PROFILE
John Finnemore

John Finnemore

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

John Finnemore is a partner in the CMS Corporate Team. He is a specialist venture capital, private equity and mergers and acquisitions lawyer. He has a particular focus on advising clients in the tech sector and taking those clients through all funding rounds to eventual exit.

John trained with a US firm and has worked for international law firms throughout his career. He has substantial experience in venture capital matters and is ranked in both the Chambers and Legal 500 guides for this work in that space.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
John Finnemore is an experienced venture capital specialist who is active on behalf of investors and emerging companies. His expertise ranges from seed and early-stage fundraisings to M&A and other exit transactions.

Strengths

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  • John is an excellent commercially aware problem solver. He is highly recommended for entrepreneurs and founders.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital InvestmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • John is a very good practitioner.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital InvestmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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