TMC Sector | Technology, Media & Communications Law

We are one of the most connected law firms ingrained in the technology, media and communications sectors. From seed stage to IPO, and from startup to unicorn, we're one of the few firms who can support companies throughout their lifecycle, from having advised many of the early pioneers of Silicon Valley through to the world leaders and challengers across today's multitude of technology verticals.

Our clients range from startups to some of the largest technology and media companies in the world. Many have been clients of the firm since their inception, valuing our strategic, tactical and technical advice. We also act for many of the most high profile investors – from the prominent early-stage funds and the biggest international venture capital firms to corporate investors and sovereign wealth funds. Our TMC team is stacked with sector knowledge, expertise in disruptive technologies, and international connections with intermediaries and investors.

Our long international experience in acting for TMC clients and our unparalleled network is why we're in demand with innovators in technology hubs worldwide, whether you're looking to do business across Europe, the Middle East, North America or Asia.

Experience

Advising Jagex on its sale

Long-standing client Jagex, one of the UK’s largest video game developers and publishers, on its sale to The Carlyle Group. The transaction positions Jagex for continued growth in the global gaming market, building upon its existing 300 million players accounts and $1bn RuneScape franchise.

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Robert Fenner

Richard Faichney

Alex Walker

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Global consultancy business

Acquiring a web based design consultancy

Ian Moore

Early-stage tech investor Dawn Capital on its secondary purchase of shares from shareholders of Dataiku Inc.

This values Dataiku at over USD1 billion. This is one of a long line of deals that Taylor Wessing has advised Dawn Capital on having also advised Dawn Capital on its participation in the EUR 90 million funding round for European open banking platform Tink; and its participation in the £29m Series B round for natural language processing company Eigen Technologies.

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Howard Palmer

Nicolas De Witt

Vinted become latest European Unicorn after closing EUR128 million Series E round financing

Vinted, Europe's largest online international C2C marketplace dedicated to second-hand fashion, on its EUR128 million Series E round financing which values the company at over EUR1 billion.The round was led by new investor Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from existing backers including Sprints Capital, Insight Venture Partners, Accel and Burda Principal Investments.

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USD2.8 million fund raising for Agribuddy Limited

Agribuddy Limited on its preferred shares issuance, which forms part of its Series A financing, and raised USD2.8 million completed in the fourth quarter of 2018. Agribuddy is principally engaged in the management of agricultural support application which aims to boost the economic conditions and quality of life for small farmers in emerging nations.

Mark Chan

Investors into Flatfair as it raises USD11m to expand its deposit-free renting platform

Investors into Flatfair, a London-based fintech that lets landlords offer “deposit-free” renting to tenants, as it raises USD11m in order to expand its platform.

Angus Miln

Elaine Dobson

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