Catapult Conference - London 2007 Speakers
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 Neil FosterPartner, Corporate Neil Foster joined Field Fisher Waterhouse as a corporate partner in 2006, from Morrison & Foerster, a US law firm, where he was a partner and founding member of the UK Corporate Practice in London. Neil's practice covers mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity and corporate finance. His principal sector specializations are technology, media, communications, healthcare and life sciences. As well as advising UK companies, banks, venture funds and intermediaries, Neil represents many large US and Asian corporations and institutions on their UK and European deals. Recent deals include transactions for Liberty Global, Vernalis, Echostar Satellite Corporation, Technicolor, Daewoo Motors, Pacific Crossing, Arcadia Biosciences, Ask Jeeves and Creative Labs, as well as for a number of smaller companies. Neil is a regular speaker at venture capital, technology, biotechnology and corporate finance events. Recent speaking engagements have included "Strategies for Successful Exits", "The Use of US Techniques in UK Venture Capital Transactions", "Strategic and Venture Investments in the Biotech Industry", "Board Restructuring Pre-IPO" and "Alignment of Exit Strategies". Neil has spoken at events in London, Copenhagen, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Barcelona. He was a mentor to CEOs of emerging companies at the European Venture Academies in Copenhagen and London, specializing in fund-raising strategies and techniques. Back to Catapult Speakers page |