Acting on behalf of start-ups, entrepreneurs, and venture capital funds, Brown Rudnick LLP has extensive expertise in complex financing and fundraising rounds, often spanning across multiple jurisdictions. The firm shows strength in the life sciences, tech, and fintech industries, with the lawyers being well-versed in financing and M&A transactions. Neil Foster heads the practice, being an expert in venture capital and private equity matters, Mark Dorff regularly assists private and public companies in complex transactions, while Tim Davison concentrates on the media and telecoms spheres. Matthew Edwards handles joint ventures after joining the team in February 2025, and Thomas Braiden is also highlighted as key.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very commercial practical advice, with people who take the time to understand your business.'
- 'Neil Foster will give excellent advice, counsel and practical solutions without over engineering or adding complexity. Very easy to work with and listens well.'
Key clients
- M&G Investments Management Limited
- Atlantic Bridge Capital
- IONATE Limited
- Iceotope Limited
- TripleB Capital
- Deepbridge Capital
- Japan Energy Capital
- Energy Innovation Capital
- All Perspectives Limited
- mOm Incubators
- Remediiate Limited
- Nunobio Limited
- Opetek Limited
- Voltea Limited
Work highlights
Closed a £25m series D funding round into UK company, Reactive Technologies Limited, on behalf of our client, M&G Investment Management Limited.
Advised Ionate on its £13.5m Series A Preference Share Financing led by U.K. VCT Albion.
Acted for Amsterdam-based family office, TripleB, as lead investor in Doughlicious Ltd’s £3.3m series A round.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Neil Foster
Other key lawyers
Mark Dorff; Tim Davison; Matthew Edwards; Thomas Braiden