Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
4

Band 4

Capital Markets: Equity

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Michael Jacobs

UK

Practice Areas

- Equity capital markets

- Mergers and acquisitions

- Corporate

- Corporate governance

- Public mergers and acquisitions

Career

Michael is a partner based in our London office. Michael focuses on equity capital markets, growth capital and M&A transactions. Michael is a corporate partner focused on 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. His knowledge includes advising 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. Michael joined the firm in September 2020 from a leading international law firm where he was a partner.

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

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity - UK-wide

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Michael Jacobs is recognised for his work on IPOs. He regularly assists his clients in cross-border matters and is also a qualified practitioner in Hong Kong.

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Latest contributions provided by Michael Jacobs

Global Practice Guide
Michael Jacobs
Stephen Newby
Mark Ife
Dylan Doran Kennett
Authored by
Michael Jacobs, Stephen Newby, Mark Ife, Dylan Doran Kennett
Article • Apr 2025
Global Practice Guide
Michael Jacobs
Mark Ife
Stephen Newby
Dylan Doran Kennett
Authored by
Michael Jacobs, Mark Ife, Stephen Newby, Dylan Doran Kennett
Article • Apr 2025

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