Led by Chris Dyson and Rory Suggett out of Bristol, the Ashfords LLP team is hailed as ‘very commercial and transaction focused’, handling all stages of investment rounds and funding matters. Concentrating primarily on the tech, sustainability, and software fields, the firm has vast knowledge in secondary equity financings, with Dyson routinely acting for tech investment funds and growth companies. Suggett is highly regarded for his knowledge in equity fundraising transactions, Sam Brown is an expert in strategic growth initiatives, while Exeter’s Andrew Betteridge is also cited as an integral member. Jocelyn Ormond is a life sciences specialist, and in Exeter, Andy Young has insight into private equity issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Ashfords delivers high quality work. They are very commercial and transaction focused. Very strong finance and corporate practices.’
‘Ashfords has a uniquely expert perspective on biotech including the wider objectives and challenges. Their insight has helped the company navigate current situations whilst recognising potential future issues.’
‘Jocelyn Ormond's expertise and ability to build an equally expert team has meant the company has always retained his services.'
Key clients
- Beauhurst
- BGF
- Notion Capital
- SatVu
- Tiney
- SURI
- Mercia Ventures
- Flashpoint Ventures
- Volution
- Frog Capital
- Create Impact Ventures
- Perpetual Growth Fund
Work highlights
Advising BGF on its investment as part of the $142m primary and secondary equity financing of OrganOX.
Advising syndicate of investors including BGF, Parkwalk, IQ Capital, Foresight and Cambridge Innovation on the $32m Series C investment in Cambridge GaN Devices, led by a strategic investor and British Patient Capital.
Advising French venture fund Kamet Ventures on multiple portfolio investments and exits, including investment into and the sale of leading driver analytics platform Brightmile to Smith Sytem, a global company backed by MidOcean Partners.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Chris Dyson; Rory Suggett
Other key lawyers
Sam Brown; Andrew Betteridge; Jocelyn Ormond; Andy Young