Working with a diverse client base of angel investors, VC and private equity funds, as well as high-growth companies, Mishcon de Reya LLP handles a host of venture capital mandates, spanning the life sciences, tech, and sustainability sectors. Leadership responsibilities are split between Chris Keen, whose practice focuses on the tech sector, and Charlie Fletcher, who is noted for his ability to structure both debt and equity fundraisings. Erika McIntyre is active across all stages of the start-up lifecycle, from incorporation to exit, while Hayley Cross boasts considerable experience assisting on university spin-out transactions.
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Key clients
- Molten Ventures PLC
- Arecor Therapeutics plc
- Centauri Therapeutics Limited
- Sokin (FinTech Acquisition Limited)
- Cusp AI Limited
- Hoxton Ventures
- The Neglected Climate Opportunities, LLC the VC vehicle of the Grantham Trust
- NoBACZ Ltd
- Nanosyrinx Limited
- Opsydia Limited
- Sokin Group
Work highlights
Assisted Cusp AI on a variety of corporate, commercial and venture capital matters, most recently being their $100M Series A investment round.
Support Sokin on its growth journey, following completion of its ~$50 million Series B investment in November 2025.
Advised a deep tech company, Opsydia, a leader in direct laser writing using adaptive optics on securing a £2.5m funding round.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Chris Keen; Charlie Fletcher
Other key lawyers
Erika McIntyre; Hayley Cross; Phil Robinson