Technology & Innovation

Based in the Start up Nation, surrounded by entrepreneurs, innovators and investors, we have become a leader in supporting founders on their exciting journeys. As a boutique practice with an exceptional outreach and network, we have developed a discipline that provides our clients with early-stage support, through fund raising and development, to tenacious negotiations, growth to massive success. 

We work with clients at every stage of the innovation life cycle, from the technology transfer functions of our leading universities and research institutes, to early-stage companies through their growth and acquisition, to scale-ups and on into multi-national corporates seeking to stay relevant and challenge convention. Our mission is to shape a better world through innovation, creating value for our clients and for society.

At the seed stage, we advise founders and early stage companies on corporate structuring, technology licensing, founder agreements, employee incentive schemes, tax, obtaining and registering a clear chain of IP title, government research and development grants and, most importantly, on planning, devising and developing strategy for the fundraising process in an endeavour to successfully raise capital whether from angel investors or venture capital funds.

For those of our clients that are at a more developed stage, we advise on the commercialisation of IP, potential collaboration, technology transfers, joint ventures and strategic alliances, further rounds of fundraising, management and exits (whether by way of M&As or IPOs) and growth. The firm is particularly strong in acting for hi-tech companies on their investment structuring at all stages of the investment cycle and in managing and overseeing the applicable commercial contracts.