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Provided by William Axtell
Will is a partner in the corporate team, specialising in M&A, fundraisings, spin-outs and other corporate law matters. He is based in the Oxford office and has particular expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors.
With a strong track record in complex and high value transactions, often with a cross-border element, he has advised on many US-UK international transactions and has acted on some of the largest Oxford University spin-outs to date. He particularly enjoys helping entrepreneurs achieve a successful exit to a larger buyer (either trade or private equity).
Will joined Penningtons Manches Cooper in 2014 from Charles Russell Speechlys. Earlier in his career, he spent several years as an in-house corporate lawyer with Vodafone, working mainly on high profile M&A deals. He trained and qualified at Clifford Chance.
Provided by Chambers
William Axtell advises corporate clients on transactional matters, often with an international element. He mainly works with clients in the technology and life sciences sectors.
Provided by Chambers
Will is a very approachable person with great integrity and strong commercial awareness. His knowledge of our business is so deep.
He provides outstanding service. He's highly responsive and aligned with client needs.
Will provided great guidance throughout the process.
Will has always been a trusted deal partner.
Will is a very approachable person with great integrity and strong commercial awareness. His knowledge of our business is so deep.
He provides outstanding service. He's highly responsive and aligned with client needs.
Will provided great guidance throughout the process.
Will has always been a trusted deal partner.