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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘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.'
Key clients
- Planet First Partners
- Zouk Capital LLP
Work highlights
Acted for Planet First Partners in relation to a £20m investment in THIS, the UK based plant-based food company.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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