With the ‘very responsible and available’ Luca Gori at the helm, DLA Piper leverages strong cross-border capabilities when handling complex fundraisings and seed investments. With particular focus on the financial services and sports fields, the team is knowledgeable in follow-on investments and secondary acquisitions. Gori advises clients in major corporate transactions, Jon Kenworthy focuses on the tech sphere, while Alexander Kolmakov acts for private investors. Alexander Potop covers capital fundraisings and Tim Harding is also cited as key.
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‘DLA Piper has a distinctive expertise in the venture capital sector; they have a deep knowledge of market practice, but they are able to think outside the box if needed. They have a very practical, problem-solving approach.’
‘Luca Gori is the partner that has been working with lately. He is very responsible and available. He has a deep knowledge of the sector and all the relevant practices.’
Key clients
- Aviva Ventures
- Avalon Bay Communities Inc
Work highlights
Advised Deutsche Boerse on their £4.3m lead investment in Primary Portal as part of a wider £5.4m first closing.
Practice head
Luca Gori
Other key lawyers
Jon Kenworthy; Alexander Kolmakov; Alexander Potop; Tim Harding; Matthew Rose; Victoria Artaza