
Graham Spitz
I am part of our Growth Capital group and I advise on all aspects of mergers & acquisitions with a particular emphasis on venture capital funds. After qualification at the start of the first ‘dot com’ boom I spent 12 months outside of the law co-founding an internet start-up before returning to private practice. I also spent 12 months as a quasi-general counsel at Gordon Brothers after the financial crash in 2008 working on distressed investments. Working in-house gave me the understanding of how best to deliver legal services through the eyes of a client. It has provided me with the tools to be responsive to client needs and demands and, above all, to provide practical, pragmatic and thoughtful business advice. I have particular experience in technology and green energy and electric vehicle infrastructure. I was a very early adopter of electric vehicles since I acquired a GWIZ electric car in 2003! Range has certainly improved since the early days when I had to keep the radio and heating turned off to made sure I made it home. Inclusion & Diversity is highly important to me and I am proud to play a leading role in continuing to develop our I&D Policy and, in particular, gender equality where I act as a Male Champion for Change. · Fladgate LLP
About
Partner in Fladgate's Growth Capital group advising on mergers & acquisitions with a particular emphasis on venture capital funds. Qualified in 1996, he has in‑house experience at Gordon Brothers working on distressed investments, co‑founded an internet start‑up, and focuses on technology, green energy and electric vehicle infrastructure; he is active in Inclusion & Diversity as a Male Champion for Change.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- University College School
- University of Manchester — BA Hons (1989–1992)
- College of Law — DipL (1992–1993); LPC (1993–1994)
Admissions
- Qualified in England, 1996