Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Contact number
(01223) 423444Chambers Review
Mishcon de Reya 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 spinout work. Its sector-specific experience covers technology and life sciences.
Work Highlights
- Mishcon de Reyaadvised Vianautis Bio on its £20 million Series A financing round, led by BGF, 4Bio and UCB Ventures.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The advice from Mishcon was strong, given the complicated nature of the transaction, and the team leading from their side was intelligent and competent."
"Mishcon provided excellent firm-wide expertise and experience on all deal matters. No question was too much effort and responses were provided at any time of the day or night."
"The team at Mishcon is exceptional in their diligence, reliability and quality of deliverables."
"The advice from Mishcon was strong, given the complicated nature of the transaction, and the team leading from their side was intelligent and competent."
"Mishcon provided excellent firm-wide expertise and experience on all deal matters. No question was too much effort and responses were provided at any time of the day or night."
"The team at Mishcon is exceptional in their diligence, reliability and quality of deliverables."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Fletcher has a strong venture capital practice within a broader corporate offering. Investor and investee clients alike look to him for advice on deals occurring in a broad range of industries, including life sciences and cleantech.
"Charles is sophisticated and very intelligent. It is a pleasure to work with him."
"I have found Charlie to be highly capable. He was very responsive and has built a strong team."
Chris Keen is a talented VC practitioner and co-head of the department who boasts an impressive investment track record. He is particularly adept at guiding clients through Series B investment rounds, as well as company portfolio management work.
"Chris is one of the most user-friendly and supportive lawyers I have worked with."
"Chris is highly sophisticated, super knowledgeable and easy to reach."
"He is a very good operator and a commercial lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mishcon de Reya LLP
UK-wide