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

Other key lawyers

Sean Scott, Duncan James, Roger Harcourt, Peter Mayhew, Jody Webb