Goodwin is an international law firm with a strong focus on the tech and life sciences sectors, making it well placed in the Cambridge market. The local team, led by IP commercialisation specialist Malcolm Bates, corporate and finance partner David Mardle, and M&A, IPO and VC funding expert Tim Worden, works hand-in-hand with the firm’s London office to assist biotechnology companies across the corporate lifecycle, as well as supporting leading venture capital and investment firms active in the life sciences sector. The firm has particular expertise in working with emerging companies and their investors in early-stage financings, capital markets, M&A, dispute resolution, strategic collaborations and licensing transactions. Among the firm’s up-and-coming partners are Elizabeth Rhodes and Adam Thatcher, who advise investors and growth companies on corporate matters.
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Testimonials
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- The Goodwin team in Cambridge delivers a tier 1, full-service offering to VC investors and the companies into which they invest.'
- 'David Mardle, Elizabeth Rhodes and Adam Thatcher all stand out as experts in the VC investment space.'
‘Good understanding of their clients goals and limitations.’
‘Biotech expertise, practises on both sides of the ocean, transparent, delivers, high quality, strategic.'
'Experience and approach to work, very calm and responsive.'
'Liz Rhodes is amazing! She has so much experience and understanding of both the company side and the investor side.'
Key clients
- Vicebio
- CMR Surgical
- Kynos Therapeutics
- Endomagnetics Ltd
- Fractile
- Ameba
- Anaphite
- Cado Security
- Novo Holdings
- Purespring Therapeutics
- Lindus Health
- Sofina Ventures
Work highlights
Advised Synaffix on a license agreement with Elevation Oncology, Inc. with Synaffix to receive up to $368m in upfront and clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestone payments, plus tiered royalties on net sales.
Advised Anaphite on its £10.4m funding round. The round was led by the World Fund and Maniv, with additional funding coming from EEI, Nesta, Elbow Beach Capital and Wealth Club.
Advised Lindus Health on its $55m Series B round. The round was led by Balderton Capital, with support from Creandum, Firstminute, Seedcamp and Visionaries Club.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Elizabeth Rhodes
Adam Thatcher
Practice head
Malcolm Bates; David Mardle; Tim Worden
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Rhodes; Adam Thatcher