Displaying extensive activity across the healthcare, tech, and renewables sectors, the Shakespeare Martineau LLP team routinely handles transactions ranging from seed investments to institutional funder-backed MBOs. The practice is headed up by Kavita Patel, who specialises in corporate finance transactions. Sean Scott acts on behalf of investment banks and investors, while the Nottingham-based Duncan James is also recommended.
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Key clients
- Foresight Group LLP
- Blackfinch Investments Limited
- Mercia Fund Management Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Blackfinch on several EIS/VCT development capital investments (both new and follow-on).
- Provided ongoing support to Foresight Group LLP with various EIS/VCT/IHT portfolio companies.
- Advised Mercia on follow-on investments from their Midlands Engine Investment Fund funds.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kavita Patel