DLA Piper‘s equity capital markets offering has notable expertise in cross-border transactions, specifically in advising US companies in Australia. The team operates across Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney (where team head David Ryan is based), and works closely with the firm’s Singapore team, particularly in offering convertible bond deals to clients. Industry specialisms include energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences. Kelly Morrison, in Brisbane, is another recommended team member.
Testimonials
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‘Strong legal knowledge in respect of equity raisings coupled with very pragmatic advice and a no nonsense approach.’
‘Knowledgeable, personable and approachable.'
Key clients
- Nickel Industries Limited
- Lionheart III Corp
Work highlights
- Acted for Nickel Industries Limited in its USD471m equity raise, comprising a USD185m fully underwritten institutional placement, a non-underwritten USD20m SPP offer to eligible shareholders, and non-underwritten conditional placements totalling USD286m to associated entities of Nickel Industries Limited.
- Advised Lionheart III Corp, a NASDAQ-listed special purpose acquisition company, on its USD360m de-SPAC transaction with Australia-listed Security Matters Limited (SMX) to take SMX public on the NASDAQ Stock Market.