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A&O Shearman

Capital Markets: Equity

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A&O Shearman

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Capital Markets: Equity - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has extensive capital markets bench strength, allowing it to provide sophisticated advice on a comprehensive array of debt and equity transactions. The team's focal points range from bank regulatory work to some of the UK's largest IPOs, as well as complex high-yield offerings and leveraged finance deals. A&O has significant expertise advising on medium-term note programmes and debt issuances for major investment banks and issuers. Equally able across DCM and ECM, the department draws on integrated US law capabilities and support from a network of EMEA partners, to act on the most significant cross-border transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Jefferies and Peel Hunt as joint sponsors, joint global co-ordinators and joint bookrunners to Raspberry Pi’s £542 million initial public offering.

Strengths

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  • The team's transactional expertise and knowledge, coupled with a deep and broad understanding of capital markets makes them stand out.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentUK

  • A&O Shearman are best in class. With little context or discussion, the team was able to distil the critical issues and provide excellent legal drafting without the ability to contact us regularly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Adam Wells
    Adam Wells

    Adam Wells

    Adam Wells regularly represents banks and issuers on IPOs, often involving multiple European jurisdictions. He is New York-qualified and is sought out for his knowledge of US securities.

    • Adam is technically good both on US side. He is one of the top picks of UK equity capital markets.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentUK
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  • James Roe
    James Roe

    James Roe

    James Roe has a great deal of experience advising leading financial institutions and corporate groups on a variety of equity and equity-linked transactions.

    • James has a depth of experience and natural curiosity.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentUK
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  • Jeff Hendrickson
    Jeff Hendrickson

    Jeff Hendrickson

    Jeff Hendrickson is a US securities lawyer who regularly assists banks and corporate groups with a range of matters including equity-linked transactions.
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  • Michael Bloch
    Michael Bloch

    Michael Bloch

    Michael Bloch maintains a well-respected practice representing issuers in a range of complex ECM transactions.
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