Characterised as ‘very responsive and detailed’, Norton Rose Fulbright has expertise in all aspects of venture capital and growth equity work, from early-stage seed investments through to late-stage growth equity investments. The team is co-headed by Victoria Birch and Sophie O’Connor; the former specialises in complex venture capital financings, while the latter primarily focuses on advising portfolio companies and management teams. Oliver Stacey is knowledgeable in the telecoms and tech spheres, while Sean Murphy routinely assists growth equity investors.
Testimonials
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‘Very responsive and detailed in their assistance.’
‘Very approachable and to the point.’
‘Substantial resources and excellent partner expertise, but they are able to scale and work with business of different sizes.’
‘Nicholas Berry is one of the best corporate lawyers I have worked with.’
‘The team is excellent. They are well-versed in market standards and understand business objectives. They work quickly and efficiently to help us sign and close transactions.’
Key clients
- Residency Sport Limited
- COWA
- Biolevel
- NEAR Inc
- Starling Bank
- Funding Xchange
- OCGI Climate Investments
- Telus Communications
- Paga Group Ltd
- Green Africa
- Revenio Capital
- Northern Trust
- Zego
- Stena Drilling Limited
- M&G
Work highlights
- Advised Northern Trust in respect of the $36m series A fundraising round of crypto asset custodian Zodia Custody Limited (Zodia), a joint-venture company held by NT and Standard Chartered Ventures (SC).
- Advised M&G’s Catalyst on its investment in a new venture capital investment fund established by British early-stage venture firm Black Seed.
- Advised COWA on a venture debt structure including the issue of warrants to support such debt.|
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Victoria Birch, Sophie O’Connor