Leveraging solid cross-border capabilities when handling global investment work and fundraising rounds, the ‘outstanding’ Mishcon de Reya LLP team is well-versed in the technology and life sciences fields. The firm’s client-base is particularly diverse, including domestic and international tech corporations, venture capital funds, and financial institutions. Based out of Cambridge, the duo of Chris Keen and Charlie Fletcher co-head the outfit, alongside London’s Erika McIntyre, each representing tech companies, entrepreneurs, and investors primarily. The expertise is vast, with the team showcasing a strong focus in M&A and complex angel investments. Hayley Cross covers venture capital funding transactions, whilst Oxford’s Nicola McConville mainly covers spin-outs. From London, Andrew Wolfin is knowledgeable in the fintech and healthtech spheres. In Cambridge, Adam Bradley is a further key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘Mishcon De Reya is an outstanding firm which truly cares about its clients. We feel valued, respected, and heard.'
'The practice has shown great depth in its knowledge, and this comes across when handling delicate and sensitive matters, which they do with complete ease.'
'It is a testament that we feel like the firm is a close collaborating partner rather than a firm who is simply providing a service.’
‘Chris Keen is a one in a lifetime partner, if I was in any sort of trouble my first port of call would be Chris and I know he would help.'
‘Superb team with great expertise. The go-to venture capital team in Cambridge - highly experienced and knowledgeable in all things VC.’
‘Chris Keen is a superstar. Fantastic technically with a brilliant, pragmatic approach.’
Key clients
- Wayve Technologies Ltd
- Plata Capital Limited
- Howbout Ltd
- Cusp AI Limited
- DioniLife Limited
- Molyon Limited
- Fluorok Limited
- Perpetual Atomics Ltd
- Locate Bio Limited
- Lodestar Space Ltd
- Qureight Limited
Work highlights
Advised embodied artificial intelligence startup Wayve Technologies Ltd on its $1.05bn Series C investment round.
Advised Plata Capital Limited/FinTech Acquisition Limited (trading as Sokin), on a successful multi-million dollar transaction which resulted in Morgan Stanley acquiring a stake in Sokin.
Acted for Cusp AI Limited on their $30m fundraising.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Chris Keen; Erika McIntyre; Charlie Fletcher
Other key lawyers
Hayley Cross; Nicola McConville; Andrew Wolfin; Adam Bradley; Attilio Leccisotti; Chris Driscoll; Geoff Dragon; James Court; Gayle Hawke; Nicola Sole; Rebecca Quick