Joe Gallon

Associate

Joe advises on private equity, venture capital, and M&A transactions, with particular expertise in complex, multi-jurisdictional deals.

He has led high-value transactions across the technology, life sciences, and clean energy sectors, combining deep sector knowledge with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach to deliver commercially focused outcomes.

Joe supports private equity and venture capital funds, institutional investors, and founders through strategic investments, funding rounds, and exits. His work spans structuring deals, negotiating terms, and guiding clients through every stage of the investment lifecycle, helping them achieve long-term growth and successful exits.

Joe has extensive experience advising on transactions in the technology, life sciences, and clean energy sectors. ​

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

Experience

  • Advised on the acquisition of a £110m-valued UK cybersecurity business by a US private equity sponsor.
  • Acted for two leading UK banks on their syndicated investment into a fast-growth fintech start-up.
  • Acted for a global asset manager on its venture debt investment into a renewable energy developer.
  • Acted for an overseas VC fund on its investment into a biotech start-up.
  • Advised a private equity-backed international group on its bolt-on acquisition of a cybersecurity and continuous controls monitoring business.
  • Acted for Newcastle Building Society on its merger with Manchester Building Society.

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