David Strong
Marriott Harrison LLP
Marriott Harrison LLP
Client SatisfactionSpecialising in early series investment rounds, complex fundraisings, and venture capital-backed company exits, Marriott Harrison LLP frequently represents both local and international investors. 'Brilliant, authoritative, no-nonsense', practice head David Strong regularly works with tech clients operating UK and pan-European funds, while Frances Spooner maintains a strong focus on social impact and purpose-driven corporations and female founders. David Bettis boasts vast expertise in venture capital and private equity transactions, Graham Halliday regularly supports businesses on acquisitions and exits, and Bradley Heath is experienced in capital fundraisings and restructurings. Inbar Cohen, James Fleming, and Kimberley Lam’s Descamps are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Bradley Heath and David Strong have been excellent in supporting us from an early stage. No query is too much, and they have taken a very pragmatic approach to quoting for smaller matters. I feel like a truly valued client by both of them.’
‘David Strong was always incredibly present and consistently gave us very sound advice, he has the great ability to make things simple when others would complicate them. He would make sure the transaction would move forward with as little friction as possible when friction was unnecessary but conversely knew when to recommend standing for a term. Iona Jones was a fantastic day-to-day counterpart, she was always on point, with precise and thoughtful answers and provided the support we needed for the transaction alongside reminders of our duties post transaction which we found very helpful.’
‘The team covers a high volume of transactions so has excellent industry knowledge and delivers great value.’
‘David Strong - top-tier client list, always available and delivers pragmatic advice.’
‘David Strong: relationship driven, technically well versed, knowledge of latest market trends, pragmatic and commercial, across the board knowledge (equity, debt and M&A).’
‘Excellent team, with very good industry expertise. Good depth in the team, with multiple strong partners and associates.’
‘David Strong is brilliant, authoritative, no-nonsense, knows what matters, and a really nice person (which matters!).'
- 'Sean Kelly is an up-and-coming associate to watch - very diligent and professional.’
Key clients
- Accel
- Balderton Capital
- Northzone
- Blossom Capital
- Spark Capital
- Redalpine
- Gresham House
- Lightspeed Venture Partners
- Oxford Science Enterprises
- Beringea
- Biomel
- Hook
- It’s Fresh!
- See Change
- Immix
Work highlights
- Advised Spark Capital and Blossom Capital on AutogenAI’s $39.5m series B.
- Advised Balderton on Sylvera’s $57m Series B.
- Advised Bonnet on its sale to OVO.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Frances Spooner
Marriott Harrison LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Strong