Michael Jacobs

- Equity Capital Markets

- Mergers and Acquisitions

- Corporate

- Corporate Governance

- Public mergers and acquisitions

Michael Jacobs is a Partner and Co-Head of EMEA Venture & Growth Capital, based in our London office. Michael is a corporate partner focusing in equity capital markets, growth capital and M&A transactions. Michael has significant experience in equity capital markets, growth capital and M&A, with a sector focus on financial institutions and fintech. Michael has over 15 years of experience across IPOs and other primary and secondary offerings acting for issuers, selling shareholders and investment banks alike, as well as advising on public and private M&A, board-level corporate advisory matters, joint ventures and complex restructurings, including transactions with an equity capital markets or listing rules component. He advises on complex equity financings and underwriting structures, pre-IPO fundraisings, the rules and market practice relating to primary and secondary offerings and major transactions for listed companies. Michael also focuses in growth and venture capital raisings, supporting issuers and investors through the growth lifecycle to realisation.

For additional information on Michael’s professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/m/michael-jacobs