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Withers tech lawyers

We established our technology and venture capital practice, Withers tech, because of our passion for innovation. With offices from Cambridge, UK to Cambridge, MA, we regularly support startups and spinouts, helping them to scale, expand and thrive.

Withers tech is a global venture capital and technology legal practice serving disruptors and innovators in the technology and life sciences sectors.

Withers tech acts for many of the largest and most well-known venture capital funds, as well as some of the world’s most successful and high-profile venture-backed companies.  Our experts operate out of the firm’s core territories in Europe (London, Cambridge and Milan), the US (Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York), and APAC (Singapore and Hong Kong), offering a global solution to clients seeking to scale and expand internationally.
 

Having been established with the mission of supporting and driving the growth of the innovation economy, Withers tech’s team of lawyers has a deep understanding of the sectors in which our clients operate, with many of our lawyers having worked in-house at leading technology and healthcare companies, or at major venture capital funds.

We are proud of the work we do with the world’s most innovative and dynamic individuals and businesses, and you can read more about this work here.

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Greenbackers

Partnership

Promoting sustainable investment in partnership with Greenbackers Investment Capital

We have partnered with Greenbackers, a US and UK based specialist venture capital firm focused on climate & cleantech capital, to promote investment in low carbon innovators and tech-driven solutions to the climate crisis.

Through Greenbackers' network connecting investors and sustainable tech businesses seeking funding, we aim to drive equity capital towards investable climate and clean technology businesses. Our Withers tech team will also provide advice and practical updates on the latest market trends and practices.

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Greenbackers and Withersworldwide

Indian Subcontinent

We work with successful families and regional/multinational companies from across a wide range of sectors and throughout the region, including India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

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Our team

James Shaw

James Shaw

Partner | London

James Shaw

Partner | London

Corporate

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Richard Penfold

Richard Penfold

Partner | London

Richard Penfold

Partner | London

IP, commercial and technology

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Susanna Stanfield

Susanna Stanfield

Partner | Cambridge

Susanna Stanfield

Partner | Cambridge

Corporate

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Jacopo Liguori

Jacopo Liguori

Partner | Milan

Jacopo Liguori

Partner | Milan

IP, commercial and technology

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Gina Bibby

Gina Bibby

Partner | Los Angeles

Gina Bibby

Partner | Los Angeles

IP, commercial and technology

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Andrew Gay

Andrew Gay

Partner | Boston

Andrew Gay

Partner | Boston

Corporate

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Jonathan Kok

Jonathan Kok

Partner | Singapore

Jonathan Kok

Partner | Singapore

Technology and intellectual property

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Joel Shen

Joel Shen

Partner | Singapore

Joel Shen

Partner | Singapore

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Typical clients and industries include

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Fashion Tech

Artificial intelligence, 3D printing and virtual reality are transforming fashion. We help our clients stay at the forefront of innovation thanks to our in-depth fashion and tech experience. Find Out More
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Food tech and agri tech

We are excited by the potential for technology to make agriculture and food production more efficient and sustainable. Our lawyers help innovators to bring new products and techniques to fruition. Find Out More
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Founders

From advising on tax or global expansion, helping company founders realise their vision is an important aspect of our work. Find Out More

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