Focusing on the cybersecurity, fintech, and insurtech industries, the Ashurst team is described as ‘always professional in skill and service’, routinely handling all stages of fundraising rounds. Chris Grey, who heads up the UK Tech M&A practice, is noted for his track record working with investors and companies on an array of cross-border VC and growth transactions. while Jacob Gold primarily focuses on multi-jurisdictional investments. Dillon Fuzi is knowledgeable in strategic structuring, and Shaz Ali is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Always professional in skill and service, flexible according to clients' needs and replies were swift.’
'All the team always were highly professional, provided straight answers and consulted from clients' view anticipating our expectations and economic point of view fast.'
'The team negotiated hard with the other party's lawyers and got the best possible result for us. All members were all highly motivated, skilled, available and engaged.’
Key clients
- Xpansiv
- CPT Capital
- bp Technology Ventures Ltd
- The Original Fit Factory Ltd
- Napo
- Blackstone
- Monument Bank
- Cognita
- Zeal
- Coop Exchange
- Climate VC
Work highlights
Advising Google on a number of strategic investments in Australia, the UK, Europe and Asia, including an equity investment in Mohold Ltd as part of a follow-on Seed round.
Advising AGL on their Series A investment into Kaluza, part of a transformational transaction that includes the end-to-end contractual suite for the customisation of Kaluza's energy billing platform and the migration of AGL's customer base to the Kaluza platform.
Advised international money transfer business Zepz (WorldRemit) on an equity fundraise of $267m from new and existing investors.
Other key lawyers
Chris Grey; Jacob Gold; Dillon Fuzi; Shaz Ali