Dentons

Lauded as a ‘first-class team’, Dentons works with domestic and global clients across the tech and energy transition arenas, advising on multijurisdictional investment rounds, fund formations, and financing transactions. Practice head Joseph Altendorff is an expert in cross-border investments and raising finance, James Davison routinely assists start-ups, founders, and high-growth corporates, while Joseph Collingwood guides companies throughout the fundraising life cycle. Danni Hofmeyr primarily focuses on debt and equity investments. The Edinburgh-based Adam Knowles is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘A first-class team that are able to clearly articulate complex information in an understandable way. Consummate professionalism throughout the multiple transactions we have undertaken. We know we can rely on the team and appreciate them always going the extra mile under pressure.’
‘Not only do they get the job done, they do so with humour and humility which is greatly appreciate in what are often quite stressful and high-pressure situations. Special mention to Joe Collingwood who has recently been promoted to partner and richly deserved for the support he has given us over several years as an associate.’
‘Being an international firm was not the reason we chose to work with Dentons, however that element has proved invaluable with introductions to experts in the same area in different jurisdictions- this has resulted in our business having a reliable source of advice in a range of locations.’
'Friendly and proactive with sector understanding concerning the deals that we do.'

Key clients

IQ Capital
Garvis AI
Eight Roads
Feed Me Seymour
Velocity Black
Octopus
Dawn Capital
Field Energy
Kickstart Ventures
Evolution Equity

Work highlights

Advised a cybersecurity investor on multiple primary and secondary investments, as well as fund formation work, across the UK and US.
Advised Octopus Ventures on multiple primary and follow-on investments in the UK, the US, Germany and the Netherlands.
Advised Field Energy on its £200m investment from Dutch fund, DIF Capital Partners.