Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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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 start-ups, 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.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing represented Caledonia Investments on its £203 million acquisition of a majority stake in the European division of Air-Serv, a manufacturer of air, vacuum and jet wash machines.
- Taylor Wessing advised Apollo Therapeutics, a Cambridge-based biopharmaceutical company, on its USD260 million Series C fundraising, led by Patient Square Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We receive high-quality advice from Taylor Wessing across all aspects of the transaction. The team works tirelessly to ensure we are in the best possible position."
"I always find that the firm is able to deal with any issues we present to them in a highly detailed and responsive manner."
"Taylor Wessing has always exceeded expectations on both quality as well as speed."
"The team at Taylor Wessing has a thoughtful, creative, commercial and pragmatic approach to deal-making. They have strong leadership with strength in depth across the wider team."
"We receive high-quality advice from Taylor Wessing across all aspects of the transaction. The team works tirelessly to ensure we are in the best possible position."
"I always find that the firm is able to deal with any issues we present to them in a highly detailed and responsive manner."
"Taylor Wessing has always exceeded expectations on both quality as well as speed."
"The team at Taylor Wessing has a thoughtful, creative, commercial and pragmatic approach to deal-making. They have strong leadership with strength in depth across the wider team."
Notable Practitioners
Emma Danks exhibits a strong command of private equity buyouts and ancillary transactions on behalf of sponsors and their portfolio companies. She serves as co-head of the firm's global corporate group.
"Emma is exceptional."
"From the moment we met Emma, she was very articulate, clear and down to earth."
"Emma is a very experienced lawyer."
Howard Palmer is known for his strong practice representing investors and investee companies in a swathe of venture capital investment matters. He is particularly active in the fintech and cleantech spaces.
"I have always been well advised by Howard and he has not missed things. The complex transactions were always handled well, with specific advice and good attention to our and the other party's needs."
"Howard provides commercial advice and is an exceptionally great technical lawyer."
"He has a powerful combination of extensive knowledge and experience with talent in applying them at the right time and in the right way."
Jonny Bethell is widely respected for the strength of his private equity practice. He is particularly proficient at advising companies and investor clients on acquisitions, disposals and investments.
"Jonny is an extremely skilled and effective lawyer. He has sound commercial judgement, breadth of knowledge and technical skills."
"Jonny is very intelligent, thoughtful and on top of the detail. He knows exactly how we operate and is very efficient."
"He is very bright and creative in his approach to transactions."