Ted Craig
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLPLeading financial institutions regularly call upon Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP when acting as sponsors, investors, and co-investors. Simon Currie has over 30 years of experience in the asset management sector and on the formation, management, and regulation of private funds. Robert Mailer helps clients looking to invest in burgeoning technologies. Oliver Rochman has deep knowledge of impact funds. Robert Goldbaum is active on M&As, spinouts, and minority investments.
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Testimonials
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‘Personable team with deep expertise in VC fund formation.'
‘Oliver Rochman is stellar and one of the best in his field.’
‘The team has exceptional industry experience, having worked with numerous clients on all sides of transactions. They were extremely responsive for our fast-paced deadlines and struck a perfect balance between their legal knowledge and commercial pragmatism.'
'We have worked with Oliver for many years in this area and he is our lead partner. He has exceptional industry experience and is a master of the legal framework for private funds. He is careful to balance his input to manage costs but gives maximum impact where required.'
‘Oliver Rochman is among the best listeners and strategic execution specialists I have ever met. Tying that to exceptional subject matter expertise and an inherent curiosity means that Oliver is an ideal legal partner.’
‘Tayne Rankine has great knowledge and understanding of the market and private funds industry. A pragmatic approach where a trade-off between legal and commercial interests is needed. Ability to handle several files concurrently and, while she is a partner, remains involved in the day-to-day. ’
‘Rob Mailer leads from the front and makes himself available on short notice.’
Key clients
- Pantheon Ventures
- JP Morgan Asset Managemen
- GCM Grosvenor Capital Management
- Ada Ventures
- Air Street Capital
- Oxx Ltd
- Seedcamp Investment Management
- Connect Ventures
Work highlights
- Advised Pantheon on the launch of Pantheon Global Infrastructure Fund IV and associated vehicles.
- Represent JP Morgan’s Private Equity Group in connection with commingled fund investments and co-investments.
- Advised Air Street Capital on the launch of Air Street Fund II which focuses solely on backing artificial intelligence companies.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Currie