Noted for its strong focus on mid-market tech sector deals, Cooley (UK) LLP works with a litany of high-profile management teams on all manner of transactions. Practice head Stephen Rosen works with a range of VC-funded growth-companies and life sciences investors, with recent highlights including multi-million-pound cross-border acquisitions. Ben Shribman, a specialist in PE and growth capital fundraisings, is also recommended. Michal Berkner has left the firm.

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Key clients

  • Kypler
  • Alcuin Capital
  • Susquehanna Private Capital LLC
  • Brainlabs (owned by Livingbridge)
  • ICS Learn (owned by Primary Capital)
  • Instructure (owned by Thoma Bravo)
  • Battery Ventures
  • Management team of Calypso
  • Insight Terra
  • Brandwatch

Work highlights

  • Advised Zuora on its acquisition of Zephr.
  • Advised Kpler on its acquisition of COR-e to expand into European power markets.
  • Advised Alvotech on its merger with SPAC Oaktree Acquisition Corp II and subsequent US listing.

Lawyers

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Stephen Rosen
Stephen Rosen
Cooley (UK) LLP
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Rosen

Other key lawyers

Ben Shribman