Capital Markets: Equity

Simmons & Simmons advises issuers, banks and investors at every stage of both debt and equity transactions. The team possesses a diverse work portfolio that encompasses IPOs, convertible bonds and private placements with additional capacity for regulatory capital transactions, EMTN programmes and secondary offerings. Notably, the firm can advise on transactions involving complex aspects of US securities law.

"They are highly experienced in all aspects of complex debt products."

"Simmons & Simmons are available and supportive at all times during a transaction."

Simmons & Simmons advised UniCredit, as the arranger, in the establishment of a new EMTN programme for Vestas Wind Systems.

Jamie Corner is noted for his work on funding matters and share placings, where he advises both issuers and banks. "Jamie offers excellent client service and knowledge." "Jamie is excellent, very commercial and responsive. Things are not over-engineered and he is efficient and effective." "Jamie is highly diligent and commercial. He's very quick at understanding the angles in matters, and is a great fire-fighter."

Piers Summerfield is an experienced and well-regarded DCM practitioner who is well known for his equity-linked practice. "Piers is unflappable in the face of often intolerable pressure, he is affable and urbane at all times." "He's highly experienced with a deep understanding of complex issues. He has strong commercial awareness and consistently provides high levels of service." "Piers is an extremely diligent lawyer with in-depth expertise advising on complex transactions."