Mark Dorff > Brown Rudnick LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

With deep knowledge of the technology, life sciences, and climate technology sectors, Brown Rudnick LLP‘s M&A practice is capable of handling both domestic and cross-border transactions for public and private companies. The group’s expertise in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and investments, among other areas, continues to attract new and impressive clients. Head of the international corporate practice group, Tom Braiden, and managing director of the firm’s corporate and capital markets department, Mark Dorff, co-lead the team, bringing together a wealth of experience. Braiden concentrates on advising investors, companies, and founders on private equity and venture capital transactions, cross-border M&A, and joint ventures. He is predominantly instructed by clients from the real estate, hospitality, and private equity sectors. Dorff is noted for representing public and private businesses, family offices, and private equity investors on multijurisdictional transactions. Equity capital markets specialist Lena Hodge is highly regarded for leading on M&A, IPOs, public company takeovers, and secondary fundraising. Other key names in the practice include Neil Foster, who is adept in advising energy clients on M&A, venture capital, private equity, and corporate finance, and Tracy Fisher, who specialises in M&A, reorganisations and demergers, and international taxation. Sage Revell made partner in February 2023.

Spearheaded by the ‘vastly experienced’ Neil Foster, the London-based Brown Rudnick LLP team consistently handles work across the investment lifecycle, from venture and growth capital to fundraising and complex exit strategies. Specialising in the life sciences, tech, and energy transition spheres, Foster is knowledgeable on all elements of venture capital and corporate finance. Mark Dorff represents entrepreneurs and private equity investors, and the ‘very calm’ Tim Davison is an expert in joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Sage Revell is knowledgeable in the impact investment sectors, while Tom Braiden is also a key contact.