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Venture capital

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Lewis Silkin

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With an extensive track record in seed financing and funding rounds, Lewis Silkin is deemed as ‘professional’ and ’knowledgeable’ by its client-base of tech corporations and major investors. Based out of London, co-leads David Willbe and Timothy Leeson each specialise in corporate finance matters, alongside complex exit sales. Cardiff’s Geraint Tilsley mainly focuses on the tech and IT sectors, and Peter Bates is also highlighted as key.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The unparalleled expertise in venture captal and a tailored approach to the needs of the client make them an excellent firm. The volume of deals done by the VC practice has meant we are able to benefit from their experience in the field.’

  • ‘David Willbe is an outstanding legal mind and has deep expertise in closing investment rounds. He has supported us since the inception of the company and has been more than invaluable in helping us secure deals.’

  • ‘High quality, professional service. Each team member was knowledgeable and offered a bespoke service. Client interaction was strong and geared to individual requirements.’

  • ‘Professional, knowledgeable. The individuals spent time to fully understand our requirements in order to provide the most efficient service.’

  • 'David Wilbe is absolutely fantastic and a pleasure to work with. Legally astute, highly commercial, and just a really good guy. I don't even bother to recommend anyone else now for corporate transactions.'

  • ‘It is exceptionally rare to find a large legal firm with a broad set of disciplines and the personal depth of practical experience in those technology fields within their partnership. For a partner to both understand the law to the n'th degree and have built large technology systems, is invaluable.’

  • 'Pragmatic and commercial approach.'

  • 'What makes this practice stand out is its exceptional responsiveness, professionalism, and precise understanding of venture capital transactions. In our experience, their ability to quickly grasp the specifics of the deal and provide targeted, pragmatic guidance sets them apart from other firms.'

Key clients

  • Safe Sign Technologies Limited
  • BFG Investments
  • Edgify AI
  • Meniga Limited
  • Novate Global Markets Limited
  • TreasurySpring Limited
  • Virocell Biologics Limited
  • Axle Energy Limited
  • Ocula Technologies Holdings Limited
  • Harri Technologies

Work highlights

Advised Telementum and its private equity sponsor McCarthy Capital on the acquisition of a leading global designer and supplier of accessories for mobile phones and other devices.
Advised UK-based pre-revenue AI startup, Safe Sign, on its sale to Thomson Reuters
Advised US private equity fund McCarthy Capital on the UK aspects of its investment into NUSO, a telecoms software business.

Practice head

David Willbe; Timothy Leeson

Other key lawyers

Geraint Tilsley; Peter Bates