Representing a host of start-ups, emerging growth companies, and late-stage mature corporates, the Goodwin team leverages its ‘strong market knowledge’ to advise on high-value fundraisings and seed rounds. The practice boasts in-depth expertise across healthcare, AI, and environmental matters, often working closely with the firm’s private equity division to support clients in growth equity transactions and complex exits. The team is chaired by David Mardle, an expert in capital markets transactions. Sophie McGrath utilises her ’vast dealmaking experience’ in private and public financings. Both Andrew Davis and Andrew Harrow primarily focus on joint ventures and growth capital financings. Based in Cambridge, Elizabeth Rhodes and Adam Thatcher are noted for their M&A expertise. Other key figures include Kenny Walker-Durrant, who regularly acts for venture capital investors, as well as Richard Bloomfield and Ella Donegan. Ali Ramadan left to join Cooley (UK) LLP in September 2024.
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‘Market leaders in terms of experience and clients.’
‘Adam Thatcher has built an excellent practice and has great VC experience.’
‘Goodwin have strong market knowledge across the sectors we invest in as a corporate venture capital fund - in particular in the technology and life sciences space. Their expertise and support trumps other firms we work with in the market.’
‘Goodwin and the team we work with have a unique ability to make us feel like the only client they have. They're quick to respond, thoughtful and generally a pleasure to work with. I feel like I get substantially more attention and responsiveness with Goodwin than any other firm I've worked with.’
‘Ali, Lucy and the other members of the team that we've worked with are exceptional at what they do. As with the rest of the team and our general impressions of Goodwin, they're quick to respond, easy to book time with and fantastic to work with. On a number of sensitive matters this year, Ali's support and guidance has been second to none. They help us to focus on the important things in our transactions, and the advice given has helped us navigate some sticky situations with difficult dynamics at play.’
‘Sophie McGrath is a trusted legal adviser with vast dealmaking experience across therapeutics and healthtech companies with an international perspective and the right level of advice both on commercial and business aspects of the deal.’
‘Reliable team with a good associate base. Commercially minded team that drives deals forward. Takes the time to understand your needs and position. Sensible with billings. Never any surprises.’
'Sophie McGrath is very knowledgeable about market practices and provides really good guidance to her clients on alternatives and compromises when negotiating financing documentation.'
Kernmandanten
- Volt Technology Limited
- Gimv
- Cambridge Innovation Capital
- Panakes Partners
- Seroba Life Sciences
- Hadean Ventures
- Gensyn Limited
- Kinnevik Capital Limited
- Dawn Biopharma, a platform controlled by KKR
- Creandum
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Volt on its USD $60m Series B financing.
- Advised Gimv, Cambridge Innovation Capital, Panakes Partners, Seroba Life Sciences and Hadean Ventures on their investment into Complement Therapeutics (“CTx”) as part of its €72m Series A financing.
- Advised Kinnevik, a major growth investor listed in Sweden, on its lead USD $41m investment into a USD $110m funding round in Mews Systems BV.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Praxisleitung
David Mardle
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Sophie McGrath; Andrew Davis; Andrew Harrow; Elizabeth Rhodes; Adam Thatcher; Kenny Walker-Durrant; Richard Bloomfield; Ella Donegan; Charles Baker; Lucy Thomas