Withers—JAG Shaw Baker

International firm Withers has announced that boutique tech law firm JAG Shaw Baker will be joining it in order to create a new legal offering for technology companies, investors and entrepreneurs.

JAG Shaw Baker specialises in advising key clients within technology sectors such as life sciences and digital technology. Its six partners along with its 40-person team has now joined up with Withers, operating from its London and Cambridge offices.

Partner and co-founder of JAG Shaw Baker, Tina Baker, said: ‘Joining Withers allows the firm to stand by their clients through every stage of their company’s life and help them create strong global businesses as they grow and expand. Together, we will continue to provide our clients with unprecedented access to the best legal teams for the fast growth tech and life sciences markets.’

James Shaw, also the co-founder and partner of JAG Shaw Baker, added: ‘Since we opened our practice in 2013, it has always been our vision to grow our business through global expansion; and over the past five years, we have successfully created a business model that works for the European tech and life sciences ecosystem. The fast growth tech and life sciences markets are a growth area for Withers, so together with our industry expertise and their international reach, we can deliver that global model overnight to all of our clients.’

Jeremy Wakeham, the CEO of Withers' Business Division, also commented: ‘We are very excited to welcome JAG Shaw Baker to the firm. Their in-depth experience in the technology sectors is a great strategic complement to the work we do for tech entrepreneurs and investors in the US and in Asia, and presents exciting possibilities to increase our activity in the sectors.’