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Capital Markets: Equity

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Provided by Simon L Thomas

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Simon Thomas is the London Head of Capital Markets at Clifford Chance. He advises issuers, sponsors and underwriters on a wide range of equity capital markets (ECM) transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, global depositary receipts, and equity placings in the UK and internationally.

Recognised as one of the UK’s leading ECM specialists, Simon also frequently advises on complex, high-profile M&A transactions with equity components, and has significant experience across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Career

Trainee Solicitor, Clifford Chance, 1996

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1998

Partner since 2008

London Head of Capital Markets since 2022

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Capital Markets: Equity - UK-wide

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Simon Thomas is a prominent ECM practitioner who advises blue-chip corporates and banks on a wide range of transactions. He is renowned for his high-quality advice on big-ticket IPOs.

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