Ava brings over 15 years of expertise as a commercial legal adviser, specializing in various facets of commercial law. She provides guidance on corporate structures and governance, growth and exit strategies, private equity, negotiation tactics, and the protection and commercialization of intellectual property (IP).
While Ava serves a diverse clientele, she has significant experience with early-stage technology firms and businesses pursuing rapid growth. Additionally, she collaborates with investors who fund these emerging companies and is a co-founder of the EOS Technology Investment Syndicate.
Ava’s focus also extends to IP licensing, where she partners with companies that manage global IP portfolios under international licensing frameworks. In this capacity, she frequently assists clients in safeguarding and enforcing their IP rights across different jurisdictions.
Clients consistently describe Ava as an “integral member” of their teams, noting that her insights extend “well beyond the purely legal” due to her deep understanding of their businesses. She is recognized for being “experienced, pragmatic, and articulate,” providing “realistic advice that reflects an understanding of the client’s context.” Ava’s unwavering goal in every engagement is to maximize her clients’ success.
In addition to her role at the EOS Technology Investment Syndicate, Ava has previously served as President of the St Andrews Business Club and as Chairman of BID St Andrews Limited, a regulated Business Improvement District Company.