Boasting a strong track record in fundraisings and primary investment matters, the ‘super strong’ Fladgate LLP team is well versed in acting for founders and angel investors. The expertise extends to institutional series rounds and eventual exits, with team lead Howard Watt being a specialist in venture capital transactions. Graham Spitz concentrates on all aspects of M&A, Jamie Hamilton is a private equity expert, and Janine Suttie is described as ’very commercial and technical’. Lucie Burniston is also highlighted as key.
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Testimonials
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‘A deep understanding of the domain and knowing what needs attention and what does now.’
‘Howard Watt has long-standing experience in the field. He has so frequently executed venture and growth equity deals that he has a finely honed sense of what is normal or not. He also has a great ability to pick and train junior lawyers.’
‘It's about the people, with Howard Watt leading the way. Team is super strong in all relevant legal areas for my business, versatile, strong and proactive communicators. Client-first mentality. No ego.’
‘Howard Watt is extremely commercially-minded and pragmatic.'
‘Janine Suttie is able to be very commercial and technical at the same time in her advice. She is great to work with and made a complicated process feel easier. She was easy to work with, and we came to trust her very quickly.’
Key clients
- Planet First Partners
- Zouk Capital LLP
- Kennet VI Master Holdco S.À R.L
- Vorwerk Ventures IV GmbH & Co. KG
- ETFS Capital
- CluedIn ApS
- Atomico
- BeyondPlay Limited
- Bumper International Limited
- Denham Capital
- Safi Technologies Limited
- Shackle Group
Work highlights
Acted for Planet First Partners in relation to a £20m investment in THIS, the UK based plant-based food company.
Advised AVP Capital II SLP as co-investor on a $55m Series B fundraise by Finbourne Technologies Limited, led by growth-focused investors Highland Europe.
Acted for Zouk Capital in relation to its £35m investment in Energy Park, which installs charging points in communal car parks.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Howard Watt
Other key lawyers
Graham Spitz; Jamie Hamilton; Janine Suttie; Lucie Burniston; Yulia Leyko; Ed Fuller; Matthew Akehurst; Ellie Green; Mary Liu; India-Rose May