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Venture capital adviser driving early-stage growth

I’m a partner in Shoosmiths’ Corporate team, specialising in venture capital, private equity and M&A. I advise investors, founders and management teams on seed to Series A funding, growth capital and exits. My clients include Octopus Ventures, BGF, Triple Point and Hambro Perks, and I’m known for my responsive, commercially focussed advice.

I joined Shoosmiths on qualification in 2010, having trained at a national firm. I’ve built a reputation as one of the UK’s most active VC lawyers, supporting high-growth businesses across tech, consumer and financial services. I regularly advise on shareholder arrangements, joint ventures and equity investments.

I contribute to Shoosmiths’ Corporate division and mentor emerging talent across the firm. I’m a member of the Law Society and regularly speak on venture capital trends and founder-investor dynamics.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
370
Deals advised on in 2024.
£10.4bn
Worth of transactions in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Navigating the complexities of corporate transactions
Corporate team
We lead clients through successful Corporate transactions at every stage of their business life cycle.
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