Fieldfisher

Noted for its strength in the technology, life sciences, financial services, energy, and natural resources sectors, Fieldfisher frequently handles private equity, venture capital, and public M&A, as well as restructuring-related M&A and cross-border transactions. The team is jointly led by technology and fintech specialist Tim Bird, and financial services and life sciences expert Neil Matthews. Bird is noted for his experience leading on acquisitions and exits, with a focus on US and Japanese investment and private equity, while Matthews' focus encompasses corporate finance, and public and private company fundraising. Thomas Colmer's workload encompasses private equity, venture capital, and growth equity deals, while Natalia Schuster advises clients on cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and reorganisations. Other key figures include Nodir Sidikov, who is well regarded for his M&A, joint venture, and capital markets prowess, and Mark Walker noted for advising German and French clients on investments in the UK market.