Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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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.
Work Highlights
- Orrick advised Butternut Box, a fresh dog food company, in its £280 million financing from investors General Atlantic and L Catterton.
Strengths
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"Orrick is in the top tier of venture capital law firms in the UK, and probably in Europe. The team is commercial, flexible and thorough."
"Orrick deliver insightful and innovative legal strategies that align with our business objectives, demonstrating a depth of expertise and a commitment to excellence that surpasses expectations."
"Orrick expertly handled all issues, including the complex and sophisticated matters."
"Orrick is in the top tier of venture capital law firms in the UK, and probably in Europe. The team is commercial, flexible and thorough."
"Orrick deliver insightful and innovative legal strategies that align with our business objectives, demonstrating a depth of expertise and a commitment to excellence that surpasses expectations."
"Orrick expertly handled all issues, including the complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Grew is an impressive operator whose market-leading practice is concentrated on venture capital investments in the technology space. He counts a number of prolific investors and emerging companies among his clients.
"Chris is a really experienced lawyer, who is pragmatic and commercially minded."
"Chris is well versed in corporate law."
"Chris is super well connected and experienced. We enjoy working with him on specific deals."
Ylan Steiner is a highly regarded practitioner who is well versed in venture financings and related exit transactions. His client base includes a number of prominent companies and investment funds.
"Ylan is very commercially minded, responsive and always has a solution."
"Ylan is brilliant."
"Ylan he ensured the right people were at the right meetings. He really worked with us to help us get to a result."
"Ylan is brilliant and is a go-to lawyer for growth transactions. There is no one better in his field."
Shawn Atkinson shows strong capability advising on Series A-C and late-stage investments relating to a variety of jurisdictions including the USA, Europe and Latin America. He is also known for leading venture investments for sovereign wealth funds and well-known corporate funders.
"Shawn is a great lawyer."
"Shawn provides great input, is very commercially oriented and thinks outside of the box."
Jamie Moore has developed an impressive venture capital practice that involves representing early and late stage companies. He is particularly adept at advising clients in the technology space on a range of venture capital matters.
"Jamie is extremely responsive, commercially astute and enjoyable to work with."
"Jamie Moore's strong knowledge of our company ensures that issues are resolved quickly and effectively."
"Jamie has been exceptional in his role, consistently exceeding expectations with his expertise, dedication and understanding of our needs."
Ranked Lawyers at
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
UK-wide