In addition to advising AIM-listed clients and mid-market investment banks on a series of issuances, tender offers, and takeovers, the team at Dorsey & Whitney regularly leverages its cross-border capabilities to advise US and Chinese clients on the UK and EU regulatory aspects of their securities transactions. Practice head Kate Francis is a key contact for advice on primary and secondary placings as well as on public M&A, while Mark Taylor stands out for his knowledge of AIM listing regulations and the Takeover Code.
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Testimonials
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‘Significant expertise in schemes of arrangement, not only in Kate Francis who is an excellent lead partner, but also the associates in the team, including Luk Trewhela and Stephen Petchy. They have a strong sense of calm and collaboration.’
‘Kate Francis is collaborative, approachable whilst demonstrating excellent legal knowledge and expertise. Kate has become our go-to corporate law adviser.'
'Luk Trewhela has demonstrated a significant level of experience and understanding of so many areas of corporate law. Extremely responsive and delivers well-thought out advice at all times. A pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Liberum Capital Limited
- Investec Bank plc
- Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
- Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
- Peel Hunt LLP
- Canaccord Genuity Limited
- DWF Group plc
- WH Ireland Limited
- Watchstone Group plc
- The Quarto Group Inc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Kate Francis
Other key lawyers
Mark Taylor; Luk Trewhela; Stephen Petchy