Hailed for its ‘global footprint and expertise’, Goodwin’s fintech team leverages the firm’s traditional strength in the venture capital space to assist a range of companies and investors, handling mandates ranging from early-stage seed and venture financings to growth financings and exits. Team lead Arvin Abraham, who joined from McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP in July 2023, frequently guides private equity and venture funds through transactions in the fintech sector. Gretchen Scott operates at the nexus of commercialisation of technology, AI, data and intellectual property rights. Ali Ramadan is praised by one client for having the ‘perfect combination of commercial, legal, and interpersonal strengths’.
Testimonials
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‘A global footprint and expertise across all of the areas we need make Goodwin our go-to legal firm. Everything just works.’
‘We started increasingly using Goodwin after Ali Ramadan joined the team as we had worked with him previously. He is great - the perfect combination of commercial, legal, and interpersonal strengths. The addition of Arvin Abraham further strengthened the team’s VC chops.’
‘I trust Goodwin more than any other firm I have used in my current role. They give good, clear advice that I feel is tailored to our specific situation.'
- 'The team communicate clearly, and are one of the few law firms I know to keep communications short, sharp and focused, without losing the key details.'
- 'When working with Goodwin they feel like part of our team and I do not feel like they are constantly on the clock.’
‘I worked very closely with Andrew Davis who I think is an exceptional partner. He is clear in communication and gives careful considered advice that reflects the size and scale of our operation.'
‘Experienced team with deep expertise. Have worked with them over many years and have always found their advice is dependable - you can always act on it safely.'
‘Highly knowledgable. Incredibly detail-oriented. Combine a sensibility for the commercial reality of each deal/transaction with a strong sense of advocacy in negotiating for advantageous legal outcomes. Personable and incredibly easy to work with.’
Key clients
- FAST Infra
- Volt Technology Limited
- Vertice| Group Ltd
- Ophelos| Ltd
- Accelex| Technology Limited
- Gensyn| Limited
- Balderton| Capital
- MS&AD
- Helio Fintech Ltd
- Blackfin Capital Partners
- TA Associates & Warburg Pincus
- Pento| |ApS| (“|Pento|”)
- 6 Degrees Capital
Work highlights
- Assisisting FAST-Infra, a financial services industry consortium backed by HSBC, the World Bank, the governments of France and Singapore and others with all aspects related to the formation of the platform.
- Advised Gensyn on the completion of its US$43m Series A fundraise.
- Advised TA Associates and Warburg Pincus, alongside the Epassi Group, on their agreement to acquire the Exercite Group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arvin Abraham