Mark Dorff > Brown Rudnick LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

With expertise across public and private M&A, financing, and divestments, among other areas, the corporate and capital markets practice at Brown Rudnick LLP remains a reference in the London market. The group is regularly instructed by notable names from the technology, media and entertainment, and financial services sectors to assist on both domestic and cross-border mandates, and its deep transactional experience continues to attract new clients to its roster. Thomas Braiden co-heads the team alongside Mark Dorff and stands out for his aptitude handling high-value, multijurisdictional M&A, joint ventures, and commercial contracts. Dorff is adept at advising on technology and life sciences transactions, as well as venture capital deals. On the public company takeover front, Lena Hodge is a key name to note, while Angus Ford – who joined from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in December 2024 – is the go-to for transactions in the real estate sector. The department has also been bolstered by the arrival of Matthew Edwards who joined from Osborne Clarke LLP in February 2025.

Acting on behalf of start-ups, entrepreneurs, and venture capital funds, Brown Rudnick LLP has extensive expertise in complex financing and fundraising rounds, often spanning across multiple jurisdictions. The firm shows strength in the life sciences, tech, and fintech industries, with the lawyers being well-versed in financing and M&A transactions. Neil Foster heads the practice, being an expert in venture capital and private equity matters, Mark Dorff regularly assists private and public companies in complex transactions, while Tim Davison concentrates on the media and telecoms spheres. Matthew Edwards handles joint ventures after joining the team in February 2025, and Thomas Braiden is also highlighted as key.