Representing a host of start-ups, emerging growth companies, and late-stage mature corporates, the Goodwin team leverages its ‘strong market knowledge’ to advise on high-value fundraisings and seed rounds. The practice boasts in-depth expertise across healthcare, AI, and environmental matters, often working closely with the firm’s private equity division to support clients in growth equity transactions and complex exits. The team is chaired by David Mardle, an expert in capital markets transactions. Sophie McGrath utilises her ’vast dealmaking experience’ in private and public financings. Both Andrew Davis and Andrew Harrow primarily focus on joint ventures and growth capital financings. Based in Cambridge, Elizabeth Rhodes and Adam Thatcher are noted for their M&A expertise. Other key figures include Kenny Walker-Durrant, who regularly acts for venture capital investors, as well as Richard Bloomfield and Ella Donegan. Ali Ramadan left to join Cooley (UK) LLP in September 2024.
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Témoignages
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‘Market leaders in terms of experience and clients.’
‘Adam Thatcher has built an excellent practice and has great VC experience.’
‘Goodwin have strong market knowledge across the sectors we invest in as a corporate venture capital fund - in particular in the technology and life sciences space. Their expertise and support trumps other firms we work with in the market.’
‘Goodwin and the team we work with have a unique ability to make us feel like the only client they have. They're quick to respond, thoughtful and generally a pleasure to work with. I feel like I get substantially more attention and responsiveness with Goodwin than any other firm I've worked with.’
‘Ali, Lucy and the other members of the team that we've worked with are exceptional at what they do. As with the rest of the team and our general impressions of Goodwin, they're quick to respond, easy to book time with and fantastic to work with. On a number of sensitive matters this year, Ali's support and guidance has been second to none. They help us to focus on the important things in our transactions, and the advice given has helped us navigate some sticky situations with difficult dynamics at play.’
‘Sophie McGrath is a trusted legal adviser with vast dealmaking experience across therapeutics and healthtech companies with an international perspective and the right level of advice both on commercial and business aspects of the deal.’
‘Reliable team with a good associate base. Commercially minded team that drives deals forward. Takes the time to understand your needs and position. Sensible with billings. Never any surprises.’
'Sophie McGrath is very knowledgeable about market practices and provides really good guidance to her clients on alternatives and compromises when negotiating financing documentation.'
Clients clés
- Volt Technology Limited
- Gimv
- Cambridge Innovation Capital
- Panakes Partners
- Seroba Life Sciences
- Hadean Ventures
- Gensyn Limited
- Kinnevik Capital Limited
- Dawn Biopharma, a platform controlled by KKR
- Creandum
Points forts
- Advised Volt on its USD $60m Series B financing.
- Advised Gimv, Cambridge Innovation Capital, Panakes Partners, Seroba Life Sciences and Hadean Ventures on their investment into Complement Therapeutics (“CTx”) as part of its €72m Series A financing.
- Advised Kinnevik, a major growth investor listed in Sweden, on its lead USD $41m investment into a USD $110m funding round in Mews Systems BV.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
David Mardle
Autres avocats clés
Sophie McGrath; Andrew Davis; Andrew Harrow; Elizabeth Rhodes; Adam Thatcher; Kenny Walker-Durrant; Richard Bloomfield; Ella Donegan; Charles Baker; Lucy Thomas