CMS

Predominantly advising companies from startup through to exit, CMS is regularly instructed to handle multi-jurisdictional financing and seed funding rounds. The firm boasts strong links with private equity funds and venture capital investors, with its lawyers being particular experts in the real estate, TMT, and financial services spheres. John Finnemore and Anthony Waller are at the helm, each specialising in all stages of complex funding rounds and equity investments. Tom Jameson is highly knowledgeable in venture capital transactions, Edinburgh-based Helen Gillies concentrates on management buy-outs, while Sam Pout primarily focuses on strategic investments. Elliot Cowan is a fundraising and M&A specialist, and both Theo Godfrey and Corinna Lee focus on the life sciences, energy, and tech industries.