Taylor Wessing LLP

‘Extremely experienced’ in the tech and life sciences sectors, the Taylor Wessing LLP practice regularly advises both domestic and international clients on the gamut of fundraising, capital raising, and investment round matters. Displaying a strong track record in seed investment and funding rounds, the department leverages its tech expertise to cover a range of issues relating to data privacy, GDPR compliance, and IP tracking. The ’high-calibre’ practice head Howard Palmer stands out for his track record in investment advice, primarily in the cleantech and fintech spheres. The ‘extremely experienced’ Josef Fuss regularly assists investors, entrepreneurs, and management teams. Other names to note include Alexandra Richardson, who supports companies from the start-up stage through to exit; Cambridge-office head Ross McNaughton, an expert in the biotech and medical device spaces, and Ian Moore, who concentrates on e-commerce and retail tech businesses. Angus Miln left the firm to join Cooley (UK) LLP in September 2024.