Melisa is an associate who advises startups, scale-ups and investors on a broad range of corporate matters, including venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and governance arrangements.

She advises clients throughout the business lifecycle, from early-stage SEIS/EIS investments to fundraising, growth and exit. Her experience includes corporate reorganisations, shareholder arrangements and convertible instruments.

Melisa joined Harbottle & Lewis in May 2026. Before joining, she trained and qualified at Buckworths Limited, where she advised on corporate transactions for growth-focused businesses.