Solicitor – Admitted 2022
Gruff became more than just a lawyer during this process – he became a trusted advisor and a friend we could depend on at every turn. His dedication and expertise were instrumental in helping us secure this investment.
Client
Overview
As a Corporate Solicitor at Michelmores’ London office, I specialise in mergers, acquisitions (M&A), and private equity transactions for both private and public clients.
I have extensive experience acting for scale-up companies throughout their equity fundraising journey, advising on everything from early-stage investments to larger financing rounds. I represent both companies and investors, including angel investors, venture capital funds, and private equity firms.
In addition to my broader corporate practice, I have a particular interest in consumer brands, and am a member of the firm’s Consumer Brands sector group. I am passionate about working with businesses that are shaping the future of the industry, helping them navigate the legal landscape while seizing growth opportunities. From innovative wellness start-ups to established consumer brands looking to expand, I bring a deep understanding of the sector’s unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring clients receive tailored advice that aligns with their commercial objectives. I also have a strong focus on Technology and Innovation, working closely with innovative tech companies and their investors.
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Recent experience
Corporate Finance
Advised Pelly Group Limited on securing £355,000 funding, backed by Development Bank of Wales
Advised startup Oriole Networks on its £17.5m Series A funding round, following its £10m seed round in 2023
Advised Insurance advisory business Partners& on multiple transactions
Assisted Triple Point on lending to TBC Partners-backed energy storage portfolio
Acting for a fine wine merchant Goedhuis & Co on its merger with Waddesdon Wine – a subsidiary of the Rothschild Foundation and exclusive UK distributor of Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite and Edmond de Rothschild Heritage
Advised the shareholders of Italian Realfoods Limited on the sale of the company to New York based, Origin Brands, Inc
Capital Markets
Advising Novum Securities and Oberon Investments on the AQSE listing of Time to Act plc
Acting on the AIM Admission of Tribe Technology plc, the Northern Irish based disruptive developer and manufacturer of autonomous mining equipment. Advising Allenby Capital the IPO fundraising extended to an institutional placing, direct subscriptions, Advance Subscription Agreements (as part of the pre-IPO round), and a retail intermediaries offer through BookBuild
Advising Allenby Capitalv on the £2.17 secondary fundraising for Deltex Medical Group plc, the England-based maker of blood circulation monitoring systems, which included, in addition to an institutional placing, an retail intermediaries offer conducted via the Rex platform
