Taylor Wessing LLP
Trusted by clients ranging from early-stage companies to multinational corporations, Taylor Wessing LLP houses broad practice, spanning hirings and firings, global share plan design and compliance reviews. The team is also active on transactional mandates such as fundraisings and acquisitions, frequently assisting employee benefit trusts. Team head Ann Casey is frequently sought out by technology and life science start-ups. Claire Matthews, who joined from the Linklaters’ Singapore office in July 2022, is an authority on executive renumeration. Katie Lewis and Karen Bail further contribute to the incentives expertise at the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team was very quick to respond and always answered in an in-depth way.’
‘Claire Matthews was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and straightforward. Her expertise meant we were able to overcome a tricky issue which could have largely altered the course of our business direction. Claire offered many realistic and practical solutions.’
‘The team at Taylor Wessing have dealt with a wide range of issues related to various option schemes.’
‘Each of the team members I have dealt with has been knowledgeable and understanding of requirements, deadlines and reassurances required.’
‘Colin McCall; Ross McNaughton, Rachael Potts; and Ann Casey are all very supportive. Professional delivery.’
Key clients
- MiroBio Limited
- Eneus Energy Limited
- Multiverse Limited
- TodayTix Group
- Five.AI
- Terrascope Limited (trading as FATMAP)
- Roadchef management team
- Kantox Holding, Ltd
- Kili Topco Limited
- Bridgepoint Growth
- Vehera Limited (trading as Storage Made Easy)
- E-Space Inc
- Bolero.net Limited
- Safety Holdings, Inc. (doing business as SambaSafety)
- SS8 Networks, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised MiroBio Limited on the equity incentives aspects of its acquisition by Gilead for approximately $405m.
- Advised Eneus Energy on its Investment Agreement with US private equity firm Carlyle and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC.
- Advising Kantox on its sale to French banking giant BNP Paribas.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ann Casey