Blake Morgan proud to be headline partner for Venturefest South 2025


Posted on 22nd October 2025

Blake Morgan is delighted to announce its role as headline partner for the Venturefest South 2025 Festival of Innovation, taking place on 12 November at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton. As a leading full-service law firm with a proud heritage in the South, Blake Morgan is committed to championing innovation, supporting business growth, and helping shape the region’s future.

The Venturefest South Festival of Innovation is the South’s flagship event for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders. It brings together the brightest minds and most exciting ideas from across the region, providing a unique platform for collaboration, inspiration, and growth. This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant showcase of the South’s dynamic innovation ecosystem, with opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and celebrating success.

Blake Morgan’s involvement as headline partner reflects its deep roots and ongoing investment in the South’s business community. The law firm has worked alongside organisations of all sizes, from ambitious start-ups to established listed companies, offering practical, commercial legal advice tailored to their goals. Blake Morgan’s collaborative approach means they are more than just legal advisors; they are trusted partners, helping clients turn ideas into action and navigate the challenges of growth.

“Our commitment to the South goes beyond legal expertise,” says Stephanie Richardson, Business Development Manager at Blake Morgan.

We are privileged to work with some of the region’s most innovative businesses, supporting them as they secure investment, scale up, and bring new solutions to market. The Festival of Innovation is a fantastic opportunity to meet the next wave of innovators, share insights, and help demystify some of the legal challenges that businesses face. We’re excited to be part of a community that’s forward-thinking, ambitious, and collaborative.

Blake Morgan’s team attending the festival includes leading corporate and commercial lawyers Mathew Wilson, Tim Coles, Liz Bell, and Stephen Archibald. Their combined expertise spans technology, life sciences, creative industries, and advanced manufacturing, sectors that are driving the South’s growth and reputation as a hub for innovation.

The South is an exciting place for innovation right now, thanks to its unique blend of world-class universities, a dynamic and collaborative ecosystem, and a real energy that translates into tangible progress. From health-tech to marine innovation, the region is buzzing with ideas and ambition. Blake Morgan is proud to play a part in this journey, helping to lay the legal and strategic foundations that enable great ideas to succeed.

“For us, being part of Venturefest South is about impact,” adds Stephanie Richardson, “helping ideas grow, supporting businesses, and contributing to a thriving innovation ecosystem.”

Blake Morgan looks forward to connecting with innovators, collaborators, and the wider community at the Festival of Innovation, and to continuing its work as a trusted advisor and champion for the South’s brightest talent.

For more information about Blake Morgan’s involvement and the Festival of Innovation, visit venturefestsouth.co.uk.

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