Global Australia Capital Markets: Equity

King & Wood Mallesons is a pre-eminent full-service law firm offering comprehensive expertise across the full gamut of capital markets issues. The law firm handles complex hybrid securities mandates and is particularly renowned for the depth of its debt practice, advising on complex and innovative debt products from kangaroo, green and social to blockchain bonds. The equity capital markets team is known for its strong capabilities handling complex IPOs, block trades and secondary offerings. King & Wood Mallesons demonstrates considerable ability in complex cross-border matters, particularly those involving the USA and China. The firm's notable clients include Qantas, Westpac and Sydney Airport.

Baker McKenzie demonstrates expertise in a range of ECM matters, including novel capital raisings and IPOs. The legal team routinely acts for underwriters, and handles cross-border capital raisings and listings throughout the Asia-Pacific region, with additional experience in the UK and US markets. Baker McKenzie is also noted for DCM expertise, including advice on note programmes and high-yield bonds. Its key clients include Frasers Property, UBS and Citigroup.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth offers expertise in a wide range of domestic and global capital market matters. The team regularly acts for an impressive list of energy, natural resources and infrastructure clients, assisting with secondary offerings and capital raisings. The law firm is active advising on IPOs across a range of industries. Its key clients include Coca-Cola European Partners, Clean Energy Finance and Tritium.

DLA Piper is a well-respected full-service practice offering expertise in a range of equity transactions. The team continues to be highly active on cross-border matters, including acting for US and China-based entities. DLA Piper is known for its experience advising technology companies, particularly on raising development capital within domestic markets through non-listing funding transactions. The firm is also noted for its expertise within the natural resources sector, advising a number of mining companies on capital raises, placements and secondary listings. Its key clients include Nickel Mines, Kleos Space and Zebit.

Norton Rose Fulbright is a highly commended firm offering in-depth knowledge across the full gamut of capital market transactions. The capital markets team possesses particular experience in the corporate bond market and trustee advisory work. The team demonstrates strength in securitisation and structured finance transactions, as well as equity capital raises such as IPOs and secondary offerings. Norton Rose Fulbright boasts of an impressive cross-border offering, strengthened by its international network of offices with locations in Europe, the USA and across Asia. The firm acts for clients from a diverse range of industries, including energy, infrastructure and technology. Its key clients include Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and the Asian Development Bank.