Goodwin is well-equipped to handle matters on intellectual property, alongside strategic transactions covering licensing, service agreements, and outsourcing. The team is led by Gretchen Scott, who provides expertise in tech transactions and partnerships in relation to AI, commercialisation, and intellectual property rights. Genevieve Watt is highly knowledgeable in IT services agreements and cloud computing proceedings, while James Taylor covers regulatory matters in the FinTech sector.  
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Key clients

  • General Catalyst
  • Capitolis
  • NEA (New Enterprise Associates)
  • Hg Capital

Work highlights

Advised General Catalyst on their $487 million in a Series C financing of defense AI startup Helsing.
Advised Capitolis on its acquisition of Capitalab from BGC Group for $46 million, and on its strategic investment from Citi, Morgan Stanley, State Street and UBS.
Advised NEA (New Enterprise Associates) on its lead investment in Synthesia’s $180 million Series D financing.

Practice head

Gretchen Scott

Other key lawyers

Genevieve Watt; James Taylor