Providing bespoke advice to emerging companies, start-ups, and investors, Cooley (UK) LLP routinely builds ‘deep relationships’ through assisting clients with complex fundraising and financing rounds. The firm’s lawyers are well versed in the financial services, life sciences, and tech industries, frequently overseeing seed rounds and cross-border investments. An expert in representing venture-backed companies, Aaron Archer advises companies on financings of all types, while Ryan Naftulin concentrates on equity financings and M&A transactions. Having joined the team in February 2025, Angus Miln specialises in funding rounds and company formations, while Ali Ramadan is especially well-versed in the tech and life sciences sectors. Helen Pantelides primarily focuses on venture capital and growth financings, Tom Goodman has expertise in corporate governance matters, and Eric Davison is knowledgeable in the AI and fintech fields.
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Testimonials
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‘Cooley takes a long-term approach. They're very willing to help and look to build deep relationships with every company they work with.'
'Cooley remains a market leader in venture capital work bringing their deep experience from the US venture capital market to London.'
Key clients
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Work highlights
Advised Plain, a business-to-business support platform, on its $15m Series A.