Regularly working with companies from the AI, biotech, and cleantech sectors, Goodwin has considerable experience across the entire lifecycle of a start-up, acting for both investors and companies from early-stage investments to exits. Practice head David Mardle is an established port of call for clients in the life sciences and technology sectors. Andrew Davis is highlighted for expertise concerning fintechs. Sophie McGrath has an established practice acting on both the company and investor sides of venture capital transactions, while Kenny Walker-Durrant and Adam Thatcher possess considerable experience across every stage of the start-up lifecycle. Elizabeth Rhodes routinely represents both institutional and strategic investors.
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Key clients
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- CellCentric Limited
- McWin Advisors UK Limited
- Sofina Ventures SA
- Maxion Therapeutics Limited
- Elevara Medicines Limited
- Anthos Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners
- Gravitee
- PSG Equity
- Paragraf
- Omnea
- Meritech Capital Partners
Work highlights
Advised Ontario Teachers’ on its investment into Wayve as part of a $1.2 billion Series D investment round.
Advised CellCentric Limited on its $120 million Series C financing.
Acted for McWin Capital Partners, via its McWin Food Tech Fund, in its participation in the $105 million Series D round of Ecorobotix.
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Practice head
David Mardle
Other key lawyers
Andrew Davis; Sophie McGrath; Kenny Walker-Durrant; Adam Thatcher; Elizabeth Rhodes