UK UK-wide Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

Goodwin draws from a pool of established venture capital specialists to advise private equity sponsors, investment funds and emerging companies operating in the technology and life sciences arenas. It ably assists with initial fundraisings and all series financings. The firm's buyouts practice demonstrates proficiency in mid-market investments and exit transactions. Goodwin benefits from an extensive network of offices across the USA, which augments its cross-border strength.

Orrick represents cutting-edge technology companies in the full spectrum of venture capital work, including financings and IPOs. It also undertakes work for clients such as venture capital firms, angel investors and financial intermediaries. With its offices in Europe and Silicon Valley, the firm leverages its impressive global connections to provide an integrated cross-border investment platform.

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.

Osborne Clarke is prominent in mid-market transactions, often advising on deals in the financial services, real estate, digital business and energy sectors. It is also highly adept in venture capital matters, acting for investee companies and investors in financing work and equity matters. The firm's offices in London and Bristol are complemented by others in Europe and the USA.

Shoosmiths' strong group represents venture capital and EIS investor clients in all series fundraisings and growth capital investments, among other transactions. It leverages broad expertise out of its extensive domestic network of offices.

Cooley has an impressive venture capital practice with demonstrable expertise relating to international investments, particularly those with transatlantic interests. It is aided by an extensive global network of offices. It represents a stable of investors and household-name investee clients in a range of transactions. The firm has a prominent reputation in the technology space.

Covington & Burling is the preferred choice for many when it comes to life sciences matters, drawing from a pool of regulatory and industry experts to advise on growth investment transactions. The group's wider sector expertise also covers technology and cleantech. It regularly works with investors and emerging companies on venture financings as well as advising on post-investment management operations. Covington & Burling is well positioned to handle cross-border investments involving US and European entities.

Marriott Harrison enjoys a strong reputation for its investor-side practice, including representing a number of high-profile technology-focused venture capital funds. Its deep expertise spans sectors such as media, retail and healthcare. The firm is also experienced in acting for investee companies, startups and management teams. Marriott Harrison's domestic capabilities are complemented by experience representing US funds and European entities.

Taylor Vinters offers a strong platform for funders and growth companies in early-stage investment work, drawing from a talented group of practitioners with expertise in both corporate and related commercial practice areas. The group also demonstrates excellent capabilities in university and research organisation spin-out work. Its sector-specific experience covers technology and life sciences.

Ashfords maintains a respected venture capital practice with a strong reputation in the South West. It provides advice from both investor and company perspectives, and offers core strength in the technology field. The team exhibits particular expertise in complex syndicated investment transactions. Ashfords is experienced in deals involving European and North American interests.

Harbottle & Lewis's core strengths reside in the media and technology sectors, and it is able to advise growth companies and entrepreneurial businesses. The department provides services on the full life-cycle of a company, including SEIS investments and venture capital investments. It is noted for its capability in complementary practice areas, such as IP. The department also acts for investor clients, including venture capital funds, family offices and super angels.

Mills & Reeve is experienced in acting on behalf of a broad spectrum of clientele that includes institutional funds, technology companies and business angels. It is routinely engaged in venture capital investments, portfolio management and fund structuring, with further niche expertise in university spin-out work. The department is active on life sciences deals in addition to deep knowledge of technology investments. Mills & Reeve also offers corporate and commercial support to growth company clients.