In 2015 Gowling WLG was tasked with providing investment and cross-border advice to Breezie, a software and services platform, to secure an investment significant enough to allow it to expand its offering into the US market, while at the same time expanding its UK operations.

Breezie is pioneering the use of modern touch screen devices, smart analytics and accessibility to simplify the online experience for older, digitally isolated users. Breezie approached Gowling WLG for advice on securing a strategic investment from the Ziegler Link Age Longevity Fund to further its aims in helping the elderly to get online.

Gowling WLG’s Tech team that advised Breezie and was made up of partner Andrew Lawton-Smith, senior associate Sam Brown and associate Mark Knight. They used their tech expertise and experience in advising on US inbound investments to secure a significant figure from Ziegler Link Age.