Josef is recognised as one of the leading venture capital lawyers in the UK. He also co-leads our international Technology, Media & Communications sector group.
Josef advises investors, companies, entrepreneurs and management teams on all aspects of Venture Capital, M&A and Joint Ventures and represents companies at all stages of their development, whether they be start-ups, high growth businesses or large multinationals. Josef is active across the key technology verticals and the life sciences sectors and has a particular interest in Digital Health.
Josef's clients praise his drive, negotiation skills, commercial judgement and attention to detail. Josef also heads up Taylor Wessing's multidisciplinary Israel Group and is fluent in German and Hebrew.
Leading partner
Venture capital (Next generation partner): "Josef Fuss has proven himself to be a valued partner of the business and a strong negotiator that you’d love to have on your side. He is always available and goes the extra mile to ensure that we get the advice we need in a timely fashion."
TMT
IT and telecoms
Recognised Individual
Next generation partner - Corporate and commercial: Venture capital
TMT
Venture capital (Next generation partner): "Josef Fuss has proven himself to be a valued partner of the business and a strong negotiator that you’d love to have on your side. He is always available and goes the extra mile to ensure that we get the advice we need in a timely fashion."
Babylon Health, a UK-based digital health subscription provider, on its USD550m fundraising to support expansion into the US and Asia. This is the largest ever fundraising in the European or US digital health sector and values Babylon at over USD2bn. Investors included PIF, ERGO Fund, Kinnevik and Vostok New Ventures.
Press releaseA provider of telehealth solutions on UK set up and commercial agreements.
A real estate developer on the formation of a GBP60 million JV to create a premium work and lifestyle concept with a strong emphasis on hospitality.
A German manufacturer on the disposal of a majority stake in €65m cross-border JV.
A German venture capital fund on Series A round in UK headquartered developer of loyalty software.