The ‘very experienced’ team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, which is noted for its specialist expertise in the technology and hydrocarbon sectors, acting on behalf of companies, advisors and AIM NOMADs on a full range of matters. Takeovers are a key strength for the practice, which is also well versed in M&A, share offerings, company reorganisations, financings, venture capital, private equity and joint ventures. Practice head Andrew Collins – ‘careful, thorough and wise’ – is a highly experienced adviser whose wide-ranging capabilities span the full gamut of ECM work. Collins is regularly supported by fellow key contact Paul Arathoon, who frequently handles corporate finance work for public companies.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Personable, pragmatic and commercially astute. Very experienced team.’
‘Careful, professional people with the judgement and depth of experience to deliver good commercial advice.’
‘Andrew Collins. A good listener, careful, thorough and wise.’
'Mark Howard provides practical corporate advice.'
'Paul Arathoon's responsiveness and availability are excellent.'
Key clients
- Shore Capital
- Transense Technologies plc
- Cakebox plc
- Tamesis Partners LLP
- Ashanti Capital Pty Ltd
- Shard Capital Partners LLP
- Caretech Holdings plc
- Circle Property Plc
- Prime People Plc
- Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
- Prospex Oil and Gas plc
Work highlights
- Advised the independent board of Caretech Holdings PLC in its take private sale to a management-led bidding vehicle, Amalfi Bidco Limited, for £870.3 million.
- Advised Shore Capital (Robert Finlay/David Coaten), as nominated adviser, broker and bookrunner on a £14m fundraising for AIM-listed Helios Underwriting Plc, through a placing, direct subscription and open offer.
- Advising AIM-listed property investing company Circle Property Plc, on the disposal by Circle Property Unit of Kents Hill Park Conference Centre to LXI Property Holdings 4 Limited for £34.5m in cash.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Collins