Covering the full lifecycle of investment work, from seed fundraisings to exits and IPOs, the Charles Russell Speechlys LLP practice is particularly experienced in the TMT, life sciences, and fintech industries. Heading up the London-based outfit, David Coates regularly acts for entrepreneurs, IT companies, and major leisure businesses. Other key figures include David Collins, who primarily focuses on cross-border M&A; Ashwin Pillay, who handles complex sales; and Nathan Lightman, who is noted for his experience in all manner of venture capital transactions.
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Key clients
- Puma Private Equity
- Hankuk Carbon
- Freddie’s Flowers
- FitCloud
- AgDevCo
- Joe & Sephs
- Battery Ventures
- RonDorff
- Shetland Space Centre
Work highlights
- Advised Puma Private Equity on its investment into Thingtrax Limited, an IoT SaaS manufacturing performance software, as part of a £4.3m Series A funding round.
- Advised Puma Private Equity in relation to its £5.5 million investment into IRIS Audio Technologies Limited.
- Advised Puma Private Equity on its £3.5m investment into TravelLocal Limited, a leading online platform for tailor-made holidays that connects clients directly with local experts in their destination.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Coates