Walkers' capital markets team excels at handling work at a local and global level, with experience in issuances, listings and de-listings. 'Standout individual' Craig Cordle leads the practice and has expertise across exchanges throughout Europe. Matt Sanders also contributes to the practice and advises on work relating to listed investment funds and companies.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'They are proactive and have deep knowledge of the London capital markets.'
- 'Craig Cordle is a standout individual. He is very knowledgeable of the London market, having worked there for many years. He is uniquely placed among his peers when advising on capital markets transactions and and knows the sector inside out.'
Key clients
- The International Stock Exchange Group Limited
- Equitix
- Tetragon Financial Group Limited
- Chrysalis Investments Limited
- The Flight and Partners Recovery Fund Limited
- Strawberry Star Real Estate PCC Limited
- NB Global Monthly Income Fund Limited (in liquidation)
- Global Mena Financial Assets Limited
- GoldenTree Asset Management LP
Work highlights
Advised LSE-listed Custodian Property Income REIT on its proposed all-share recommended merger with LSE-listed abrdn Property Income Trust Limited (API), whereby Custodian Property Income REIT would acquire the entire issued share capital of API by means of a Court-sanctioned Guernsey scheme of arrangement.
Advised The International Stock Exchange Limited (TISE) on its scheme of arrangement with MIH East Holdings, Limited (MIH) whereby MIH would acquire the entire issued share capital of TISE by means of a Court-sanctioned Guernsey scheme of arrangement.
Acted as Guernsey legal adviser to LSE-traded/Euronext-listed Tetragon Financial Group Limited on a range of matters, including its $25m modified Dutch auction tender offer.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Craig Cordle
Other key lawyers
Matt Sanders