Having lived and practiced in Silicon Valley and continuing to split his time between London and the Bay Area, Will acts as a bridge for a wide variety of West Coast Clients looking to buy, build or collaborate in Europe and beyond. His practice covers the entire life-cycle of technology companies, from seed to exit and he has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by fast-growth founder-led businesses. He also regularly helps clients navigate the challenges of bringing Valley market terms to international deals.

Will has advised a wide range of the world’s leaders in technology on their strategic acquisitions – from discrete acquihires to major cross-border M&A. His work includes advising a multinational technology company on numerous deals across Europe, Etsy on its USD1.6bn acquisition with Depop, DoorDash on its USD8bn acquisition of Wolt, and Peloton on its acquisition of Precor. 

Will has a wealth of experience in advising both companies seeking to raise private capital and also investors wishing to take stakes in high growth businesses. From early stage raises to significant pre-IPO investments, experience includes advising issuers such as Checkout.com, Zopa and Babylon Health and investors including Khosla Ventures; the Public Investment Fund; and a number of major Tech giants.

Will regularly advises on a wide range of digital transformation projects across numerous sectors outside technology with clients which include Toyota, and Mercuria. Projects include the development of industry-redefining blockchain platforms, strategic collaborations with start-ups and established tech businesses, and the development and launch of new digital business units within a client’s group.