Gresham House Ventures is pleased to announce it has invested in Greenwoods Legal Services to accelerate its ambitious growth strategy.
Greenwoods provides specialist legal advice to businesses and individuals across a broad range of disciplines, including corporate and commercial, employment, real estate, dispute resolution, intellectual property, and private client matters. With offices in London, Cambridge and Peterborough, the business has grown by nearly 45% in the past two years. The investment will enable it to deliver even greater value to clients through smarter technology, deeper sector expertise, and enhanced client service.
The funding from Gresham House Ventures will be used to further strengthen the business’s technology offering, enhance its client service, and embed new growth initiatives.
Rob Dillarstone will continue to lead the business by stepping into the CEO role to focus on strategy and growth, while Clare Harris will become managing partner and COO, focused on optimising the operational excellence of the company through its accelerated growth. The business will also welcome an independent chair, Graham Coxell, and a non-executive director, Mark Stroud, who both bring a wealth of experience scaling professional services businesses both organically and through acquisition.
Greg Blin, investment partner at Gresham House Ventures, said:
“We are delighted to partner with Greenwoods, a firm with a strong track record and a clear vision for the future. Our investment will support the business’s plans to innovate and grow – both organically and through acquisitions – while maintaining the culture and values that has already set it apart.”
Rob Dillarstone, CEO at Greenwoods, said:
“Gresham House Ventures has an exceptional track record of supporting growing businesses, so this partnership is a natural next step for us as we look to the future. For our clients, it is business as usual, with the same great team, standards and commitment to exceptional service – now with added investment in technology, talent and sustainability.”
