Capital Markets: Equity
Global Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 4
About
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Skadden’s European Capital Markets Group advises corporate, governmental and investment banking clients on a variety of capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, high-yield financings, offerings of regulatory capital and other hybrid securities, and other global equity and debt offerings.
Chambers Review
Clients benefit from US firm Skadden's expansive offering of offices, including branches in London and Frankfurt demonstrating notable strength in cross-border ECM transactions. The firm is regularly mandated on large-scale IPOs and secondary share placements on major European stock exchanges. Its client base consists of multinational corporations and investment banks active in a broad range of sectors including biotechnology, energy and insurance. The firm draws on its US capabilities to assist European clients with transatlantic mandates and Rule 144/Regulation S components.
Head of European corporate finance Danny Tricot works in the firm's London office and is also responsible for the capital markets department. Stephan Hutter in Frankfurt is a further key point of contact.
Work Highlights
- Skadden advised Cool Company on its dual listing on the New York Stock Exchange, in addition to its listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden have an excellent knowledge base and ability to handle complex issues."
"The lawyers are pragmatic and efficient and provide tangible recommendations."
"Skadden have an excellent knowledge base and ability to handle complex issues."
"The lawyers are pragmatic and efficient and provide tangible recommendations."