Work Department

Corporate and commercial

Position

Stuart is an experienced corporate lawyer who advises entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, private and quoted companies, and corporate advisers on a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions. His expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and secondary listings on AIM and other capital markets, public takeovers, joint ventures, company restructurings, equity and debt fundraisings, and general company and commercial law advice.

Areas of expertise:

Mergers and acquisitions (shares and assets) IPOs with particular expertise on AIM listings Private equity transactions (including management advice) Investment/shareholders’ agreements/articles/shareholder disputes Corporate finance and equity fundraisings Legal due diligence/preparation for exit (IPO or trade sale) General company and commercial law including directors’ duties