The Spencer Fane Phoenix office was pleased to host The British Are Coming! Innovation from the UK to the Silicon Desert on April 8. Attorney Mike Patterson represented the firm at the Venture Community-led event.
This gathering featured a high-growth pitching and elite networking experience featuring the leaders of seven UK deep-tech ventures that are entering the U.S. market. Spanning advanced manufacturing and robotics, artificial intelligence, data science, sales and educational technology, and autonomous aviation sectors, the event was an inspiring, innovative part of Arizona Tech Week 2026. Mike hosted alongside the Hon. Hank Marshall, UK Honorary Consul for Arizona.
At Spencer Fane, Mike Patterson helps businesses navigate corporate, compliance, and securities matters. He has extensive experience in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, equity and debt offerings, foreign direct investment, distribution, agency and licensing matters, and market entry strategies. His deep involvement in the Arizona business community helps the region continue to realize new opportunities and stand on the front lines of innovation.