Tom Gastrell > Wiggin LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Wiggin LLP Offices

9TH FLOOR, MET BUILDING
22 PERCY STREET
LONDON
W1T 2BU
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Tom Gastrell
Position
Tom is an experienced corporate lawyer with a particular focus on venture capital, technology investments and M&A.
“I work with investors, corporate clients, founders and entrepreneurs on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions from early-stage investment through to exit. I have a great deal of experience in M&A (buy and sell side), private equity, shareholder arrangements, joint ventures, reorganisations and general corporate advice.
Whether it’s an experienced corporate or fund or a founder team undergoing its first significant funding round, I help clients cut through the noise to focus on the issues that really matter to them. Having worked in-house, I understand the pressures teams face and the need for clear, commercial and pragmatic guidance.
I am constantly impressed and inspired by the quality of the investors, businesses and management teams I encounter in these sectors and feel fortunate to share the journey with them.”
Lawyer Rankings
London > Corporate and commercial > Venture capital
Representing entrepreneurs, high-growth businesses, and corporate venture capital arms, Wiggin LLP is noted for its expertise in convertible loan notes, cross-border investments, and bridge financings. Ciaran Hickey has extensive experience in the tech, computer games, and digital media industries, routinely assisting with M&A and reorganisations. Following his promotion to partner in April 2024, Tom Gastrell continues to regularly support founders and investors. Michael Maccabe is also recommended.
London > Corporate and commercial > M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m
Wiggin LLP has established itself as a popular choice for clients in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors, and has seen recent growth in the computer game industry. The corporate team assists both public and private companies in domestic and cross-border transactions including investments, M&A, and joint ventures. Technology and media expert Ciaran Hickey heads up the practice and has extensive experience leading on M&A and venture capital transactions, and advising on joint ventures and reorganisations. The department also benefits from the expertise of Michael Brader – a recognised authority in the independent television production sector – and Ben Whitelock, who stands out for his deep knowledge of the media and technology sectors. Tom Gastrell is a notable name for his focus on venture capital, technology investments, and M&A. Gastrell is adept at handling multijurisdictional transactions on behalf of investors, corporates, founders, and entrepreneurs. The practice has been bolstered by the addition of David Nicholls, who joined from Dechert LLP in September 2023.
Lawyer Rankings
- M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m London > Corporate and commercial
- Venture capital London > Corporate and commercial
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Gaming and betting
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Film & TV
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Media finance
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Theatre, publishing and other media
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Video games
Firm Rankings
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Artificial intelligence
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Music
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious)
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Advertising & marketing
- Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: corporate and commercial
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax
- Corporate and commercial > Venture capital
- Employment > Employers