Oli Denne, Senior Associate in our Emerging Companies and M&A team has been recognised as one of this year's Hot 100 by The Lawyer for his instrumental contributions to Cambridge office's life sciences and deep tech practices.
The Lawyer's Hot 100 celebrates talent from across the legal industry who have demonstrated remarkable expertise, whose recent work has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the profession and making a significant impact on the legal landscape today.
Oli has played a critical role in re-establishing our Cambridge office as a preeminent force for venture capital activity across the life sciences and deep tech sectors in Cambridge and the Golden Triangle.
A trusted advisor to clients navigating complex financing rounds and a 'star of the future', Oli's standout achievements in 2025 include his leading role advising a global syndicate of life sciences investors on their US$140 million Series A investment into Draig Therapeutics, Siemens on its investment into Physics X's US$135 million Series B financing, as well as co-leading the team that advised on the landmark sale of Wild Cosmetics to Unilever.
Commenting on this latest recognition, Oli said: "I'm pleased to be recognised in The Lawyer's Hot 100 list for this year. It marks the end of a busy 12 months during which I've been fortunate enough to be involved in many of the most exciting transactions coming out of the UK's thriving deep tech and life sciences ecosystems. I look forward to continuing to play my part in the growth of our Cambridge office, and to working with the most innovative high-growth businesses in the world."
Managing Partner Shane Gleghorn commented: "Oli is an outstanding lawyer who has had a huge influence in shaping our Cambridge office and venture capital and fund raising practice. As the award recognises, he is a leading practitioner for technology and life sciences companies. This well-deserved recognition in the Hot 100 not only speaks to Oli’s talent and dedication but reflects the calibre of lawyers we are proud to have across the firm."
View The Lawyer Hot 100 2026 in full here.
