Nick's areas of practice cover private equity, M&A, and general corporate transactions, with a particular focus on venture capital led investment deals.
Nick works closely with a variety of early and growth-stage technology businesses, utilising his knowledge of and relationships within the sector.
Recent experience
- Advised multiple investors as part of a £23m Series A investment round in Advanced Electric Machines;
- Advised video games studio Red Rover Interactive on their $15m Series A investment round, led by South Korea based Krafton Inc;
- Advised Maven Capital Partners on VCT and EIS fund investment in fin-tech specialist Kani Payments;
- Advised Northstar Ventures on various ERDF fund, EIS fund, University Spin Out fund and Sunderland Ventures fund investments;
- Advised DWF on various EIS fund investments;
- Advised management team on MBO of leading international gaming furniture manufacturer X-Rocker;
- Advised on sale of cyber security specialist Runecast Solutions to NYSE listed company Dynatrace, Inc;
- Advised PE investor BGF on investment in digital product consultants Hedgehog Lab;
- Advised on multi-jurisdictional sale of Sherex Fastening Solutions to US based Penn Engineering;
- Winner of Insider North East Dealmakers — Private Equity/Venture Capital Deal of the Year 2020 advising ZeroLight on investment by Ponooc BV;
- Winner of Insider Yorkshire Dealmakers – Sub £5m Deal of the Year 2025 advising the shareholders of DDH Services on a sale to Hollybank Trust;
- The team achieved Corporate Law Firm of the Year at the Insider North East Dealmakers Awards 2019 and 2023.
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The point of contact for our case was Nick Gray, who was faultless throughout, and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Legal 500 2026 -
We deal with Nick Gray whom we find persistent, calm, and very capable with a good understanding of venture capital structures.
Legal 500 2024 -
In completing two separate investment agreements, I found both Duncan Reid and Nick Gray to be patient and inclusive in explaining the key issues in somewhat complex agreements.
Legal 500 2024 -
My two main contacts are Duncan Rei and Nick Gray. Both very capable and personable advisers.
Legal 500 2024