Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP maintains a robust transatlantic capital markets offering which encompasses the full spectrum of advice on public and private placements and rights offerings, de-SPACs, and liability management transactions. The practice regularly advises UK-listed investors and brokers on the US securities aspects of their equity transactions, and it stands out in particular for its expertise in the insurance capital markets space, with Joseph Ferraro regularly advising UK-based and offshore corporate insurers on their fundraising activities. Ferraro co-heads the team with Jennifer Tait, who handles both US and UK equity issuances. David Griffiths is a further name to note and handles a range of public M&A and ECM transactions.
Testimonials
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- 'The partners in team are keen to develop long-term relationships and are willing to work to aggressive timelines to meet client needs.'
Key clients
- Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited
- Aspen Insurance
- Peel Hunt
- Conduit Holdings Limited
- SCOR
- Patient Capital Management
- Progeny 3, Inc.
- Lancashire Holdings Limited
- Socium Re
- Kinesis Re
- Viribus Re
Work highlights
- Advised Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited on its primary and secondary IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Advised European Opportunities Trust plc on US securities law aspects in relation to a tender offer of 25% of its issued share capital.
- Advised Progeny 3, Inc. on its investment in the IPO of Admiral Acquisition Limited, a Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicle.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jennifer Tait, Joseph Ferraro