With a focus on the financial technology, business software, and AI arenas, Goodwin handles a range of high-value, cross-border employee share scheme and incentives issues. Practice co-head Saba Rais has extensive experience in M&A transactions, with a particular focus on advising clients on equity and cash-based arrangements. Co-lead Anna Humphrey is skilled at handling a range of incentives, equity, and IPO matters, and she joined the team from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP at the beginning of 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Practice is efficient, responsive, and practical.'
- 'Understands how to shift messaging based on audience.'
- 'Saba Rais is a pleasure to work with, knowledgeable and practical with a broad range of experience.'
- 'Strength of team, practical approach.'
Key clients
- Helio Fintech Ltd.
- Freetrade
- Ultimate.ai
- Endomag
- Grey Wolf Therapeutics
- Foundries
- Tethr
- Battery Ventures
- ParkHub
- Compusoft US LLC
- Boyd Watterson
Work highlights
Advised Helio on its acquisition by MoonPay.
Advised Freetrade on its acquisition by IG Group for £160m.
Advised Ultimate.ai on its sale to Zendesk, Inc.
Practice head
Saba Rais; Anna Humphrey