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Backing Innovation

With the pace of change moving faster than ever, private capital is emerging as a leading source of support for the most exciting developments and breakthroughs.

As the only global law firm dedicated to the needs of private capital we act as the bridge between private investors and the technology and life sciences ecosystems.

We provide legal solutions to the changemakers and investors empowering change every day.

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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. FIND OUT MORE

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Withers creates bespoke AI solution for Diligent

When Withers was approached by software-as-a-service business Diligent, the Withers tech team knew that an AI solution could provide the answer to the firm’s problem, within the tight timeframe it had available. find out more

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Clients

Withers take the time to fully understand our issues and propose resolutions to quickly evolving situations. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and their advice is complete and considered.

Chambers 2024

Withers’ corporate team in Cambridge has deep specialist knowledge of venture capital transactions in the technology sector.

Legal 500, 2024

We founded Crane in order to serve founders. We enjoy partnering with Withers Tech as they share our philosophy in service to founders and companies. They hold deep insights and go above and beyond for founders, which is unique.

CEO, CRANE

Withers managed to push the boundaries and deliver an output that is, frankly, transformational for us. My in-house legal team now has the information and insights it needs to support the business in its decision making. Alex & Ben's innovative use of large language models was extremely impressive.

Warren Allen, VP and associate general counsel at Diligent

Their knowledge of the tech industry is very deep. Their contacts and network are really valuable. They have seen most things before we do.

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