Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher is very active in handling ECM matters for AIM clients, with a particular penchant for guiding issuers in the energy, industrials, financial services, and tech sectors through fundraises and public M&A both domestically and internationally. The team is also capable of advising on high-profile IPOs and reverse takeovers, and it is noted for its ability to handle cross-border takeovers and public company mergers in the energy space owing to the sector expertise of practice head Brad Isaac. George Cotter is a key contact for take-private transactions, Dominic Gurney-Champion handles IPOs in the energy and natural resources space, and Edward Westhead advises on domestic and international fundraises.

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Testimonials

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‘The services provided by Fieldfisher are some of the best I have experienced. I am always impressed at the quality of their work and their responsiveness, especially in "emergency situations". My main contact, Dominic Gurney-Champion, was superb and provided the sort of advice we were looking for.’
‘Dominic Gurney Champion is possibly the best legal partner I have worked with in 20+ years on the London Stock Exchange. A re-assuring presence, always responds to requests for assistance in a timely manner and with high quality outputs. It is a pleasure dealing with him and he has an excellent sense of humour too. Melanie Talbot, another FF partner, works alongside Dominic and also provides additional re-assurance. Calm, responsive and also creative when required.’
‘Fieldfisher is a tight-knit team and their collegiate ethos really resonates with clients and ensures they get a bespoke service that places their needs at the heart of the advice.’
‘Dominic Gurney-Champion is an outstanding legal mind who deals with compassion and common sense. Brad Isaac has an acute legal brain and has a great knack of always getting the right result. Edward Westhead is a dynamic and engaging lawyer with an unflappable demeanour.'
'George Cotter has an uncanny ability to understand the core issues and works with great pragmatism and a sharp mind. Melanie Talbot has an outstanding understanding of commerciality and marries this with up-to-date legal knowledge.’
‘The team at Fieldfisher stands out for the number of highly experienced and hands-on partners they have.’
‘Their transactional and sector expertise is excellent and the engagement of senior members of the team in the work makes a big difference.’
‘Fieldfisher offers great strength in depth across its ECM partnership and wider team. Commercially minded, timely advice is key to their offering.’