Capital Markets: Equity
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Ashurst's renowned team of capital markets specialists advise on the full range of debt and equity offerings. The group enjoys strong relationships with leading investment banks and also provides extensive support to issuer clients. Offers expertise in high-value IPOs, secondary capital raises and a wide range of DCM transactions including corporate and sovereign bonds and emerging market bonds. Its also sought after for its experience on block trades and reverse takeovers.
Work Highlights
- Ashurst advised Tritax Big Box REIT in connection with its all-share offer for Commercial Property REIT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ashurst are highly experienced professionals with excellent levels of knowledge and prior deal experience."
"On complex matters, Ashurst are very thoughtful around the advice they provide."
"It is a very commercial firm. I know that I am getting well thought-out and considered advice."
"Ashurst are highly experienced professionals with excellent levels of knowledge and prior deal experience."
"On complex matters, Ashurst are very thoughtful around the advice they provide."
"It is a very commercial firm. I know that I am getting well thought-out and considered advice."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Holmes is recognised for his mastery in handling equity transactions, such as IPOs and listings. He is also adept at advising clients on share issuances in the context of corporate finance transactions.
"Nicholas is thoughtful and thinks outside the box for solutions."
"Nicholas is very experienced and always available to discuss complex issues."
Alex Biles is widely recognised for his work on infrastructure financings and project bonds. He frequently represents issuers and banks.
Anna Delgado heads Ashurst's debt capital markets practice. She is recognised for her work on green bonds and MTN programmes, although she has a broad practice and capably advises on matters across the space.
"Anna is always pragmatic."
Simon Bullock sits within the firm's corporate practice and maintains a particular focus on IPOs, rights issues and equity placings.
"Simon is highly experienced and is both practical and commercial."
"Simon is a pleasure to work with. He is very calm, professional and knowledgeable."
"Simon is a highly valued ECM partner providing high-quality advice and service levels."