CMS acts for a diverse array of underwriters and issuers on both Main Market and AIM transactions, with a demonstrable record of handling primary and secondary fundraisings as well as a growing volume of public M&A and takeover deals. The team regularly leverages the firm’s global presence to handle transactions involving listed clients in the US and mainland Europe. Practice head Alasdair Steele has extensive experience advising on domestic and international equity transactions in the infrastructure and tech sectors, while James Parkes is a key contact for advice on takeovers.
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Key clients
- Liberum Capital
- Banco Santander
- Peel Hunt
- BNP PARIBAS
- Redburn (Europe)
Work highlights
- Advised SigmaRoc on a placing to raise £200m, alongside a concurrent retail offer on the "REX" platform to par- fund SigmaRoc’s acquisitions of up to ca. €1bn of lime and limestone businesses from CRH plc.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alasdair Steele