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Alex advises clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters in the technology, media and entertainment sectors.

Alex has a particular interest and expertise in the creative industries, often assisting founders, entrepreneurs and well-known individuals and brands.

He has experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, financings, fundraises from pre-seed to Series A and beyond, shareholder arrangements, joint ventures, incentivisation schemes (including EMI options) and corporate restructurings.

In addition, Alex has experience working with UHNW clients, international individuals and their families.

Clients describe Alex as “extraordinary” and “stand out amongst all counsels we have used internationally.”

Alex was seconded to the Virgin Group legal team where he supported a number of functions across the business. Alex worked closely with Virgin’s investment group, charitable foundation, Virgin Unite, and not for profit organisation, Virgin StartUp.

Alex spent part of his training contract working in-house for the multi-family office arm of an independent investment group in London serving UHNW clients, which included time spent working in the Cayman Islands.

Alex also has experience working in other offshore jurisdictions.

TESTIMONIALS

What people say

Charlie Leveque and Alex Gays were extraordinary. Charlie and Alex stand out amongst all counsels we have used internationally. Their thoroughness was key in facilitating a fair deal for us. Their availability made me feel respected and in trusted hands at all points during the deal process.’

The Legal 500

Harbottle & Lewis, under the leadership of Charles Leveque, along with associates Alex Gays and Emily Miles, showcased exemplary prowess in corporate and M&A realms. Our collaboration with them was nothing short of exceptional.’

The Legal 500