Stephen Rosen > Cooley (UK) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Variously praised for their ‘incredible work ethic, broad capabilities, and deep bench‘, Cooley (UK) LLP is highly rated for a multifarious sector focus that includes tech, life sciences, consumer goods, education, and media. Stephen Rosen chairs the London team, handling the full gamut of corporate transactions for a host of spin-outs, VC-funded ventures, and life sciences investors. Recent M&A highlights for ‘go-to’ London managing partner Justin Stock include financial services and online gaming deals, while the ‘outstanding’  Michal Berkner ‘s expertise in cross-border deSPACs and reverse mergers sees her advising on numerous strategic transactions across the worlds of consumer tech, biotech, and healthcare. Ben Shribman draws superlative praise from clients for his VC-backed M&A credentials.

Cooley (UK) LLP is well-known for its work in the technology sector, with the firm’s London private equity group acting for management teams and tech-focused PE houses on a range of transactions. The practice has a particular niche in advising on matters at the intersection of venture capital and private equity, such as co-investments between VC and PE funds. Stephen Rosen leads the team, as well as the overall corporate practice. He works alongside Ben Shribman, who is ‘skilled, expert, calm and accommodating’ and advises sponsors and portfolio companies on deals.

Cooley (UK) LLP handles the full gamut of issues that arise within the fintech sector, with a specific focus on private equity and venture capital investments. The practice, fronted by Stephen Rosen, is also recommend for handling data protection and cybersecurity issues for fintech clients. Other key names within the team include Guadalupe Sampedro, Chris Coulter and Ryan Naftulin.