Technology
Cambridge is our home and its DNA runs through our business.
Recognised as the leading European technology cluster, Cambridge punches well above its intellectual weight when competing with the world’s finest technology regions. Its gravitas attracts some of the finest minds, brands, funding and foreign investment – creating one of the most exciting and dynamic places to do business.
Cambridge is constantly evolving. Located on the edge of the world-class Cambridge Science Park, our lawyers have been part of these changes. Traditional technology sectors such as life sciences, software and IT have been joined by cleantech and digital media, bringing fresh opportunities for growth and diversification. And with every opportunity there are challenges and risks.
Our experience of all kinds of technology transactions and situations enables us to help our clients to adapt to their changing environment. We help them to meet their commercial objectives, prove concepts and make a return on investment. We do this by bringing together a cross-disciplinary team of lawyers from our corporate, commercial & technology, employment and property teams. Together they are capable of addressing complex and multi-faceted issues and offer intelligent joined-up solutions.
Increasingly our work and that of our clients entails international aspects. We deal with such transactions on a daily basis and leverage our overseas network of 40 law firm across the globe. We also have close associations with specialist EU and competition law practice in Brussels.
The wider community
We understand the technology sector and many of the businesses in our cluster. We know that the translation and development of science into a viable commercial setting is fraught with risk and uncertainty. We advise on these on a daily basis. We also know that generating an acceptable return on investment is often key to shareholders.
Our understanding is assisted by our wider involvement in the technology sector. We are active participants and sponsors of some of the leading think tanks, communities and networks: Cambridge Capital Group, Cambridge Network, Eastern Region Biotechnology Initiative, the CBI, the Greater Cambridge Partnership, the Great Eastern Investment Forum and East of England International.
What’s more, we have great connections to businesses that help make things happen. We have a wide network of people and organisations working with VCs, business angels, corporate advisors, patent attorneys, accountants and consultants. Frequently we direct clients to these contacts, many of whom open further doors to new opportunities.
Our clients
We act for numerous technology businesses ranging from early stage and owner-managed to PLCs and multinationals. We act for academic institutions that spin-out technology; for public sector and charitable funders of technology; for investors and for entrepreneurs.
For more information about how our lawyers can help you contact Patrick Farrant.
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