England - London • Corporate and commercial
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Shakespeare Martineau LLP has a ‘detailed knowledge of the fund raising regulatory environment and issues inherent in VC investing’. The national team, which includes offices in Nottingham, Birmingham and London, is particularly adept at advising on tax-related investments regarding EIS and VCT funds. Splitting her time between the London and Birmingham offices, Kavita Patel is a key member of the team, as a result of her work for funds clients, both in relation to structuring work and on subsequent downstream investments. Nottingham-based partner Duncan James also handles a considerable amount of VC matters, including work for family-run companies, in his role as national corporate head.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The firm has a strong expertise in venture capital fund raising and investment gained over many years working for many VC firms.'
- 'The firm has detailed knowledge of the fund raising regulatory environment and issues inherent in VC investing.'
Key clients
- Foresight Group LLP
- Octopus Investments Limited
- Blackfinch Investments Limited
- BGF Investments LLP (bgf)
- Tympa Health Technologies 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.
- Provided ongoing support to BGF Investments LLP with various portfolio companies.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Duncan James (National Head), Kavita Patel (Head of Investment Funds)