With noteworthy expertise in the natural resources sector, Armstrong Teasdale frequently acts for companies, investment banks, brokers and other financial advisers on domestic and cross-border ECM transactions, while also advising on public M&A deals. Joan Yu, who leads the team, is a key name to note for AIM transactions as well as for public takeovers, reverse takeovers and secondary offerings.

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Key clients

  • Baron Oil Plc
  • Empyrean Energy Plc
  • Metals Exploration Plc
  • Rurelec Plc
  • Pembridge Resources Plc
  • United Oil & Gas Plc
  • Invinity Energy Systems Plc
  • Samarkand Group Plc
  • Silverwood Brands Plc
  • VSA Capital Group Plc
  • VSA Capital Limited
  • Canaccord Genuity Limited
  • WH Ireland Limited
  • Novum Securities Limited
  • Optiva Securities Limited
  • Victoria Oil & Gas Plc

Work highlights

  • Advised AIM quoted Invinity Energy Systems Plc on a strategic investment of £2.5 million by Everbrite Technology Co. by way of a conditional subscription of new shares.
  • Advised AQSE quoted Silverwood Brands Plc on its acquisition of Sonotas Group.
  • Advised AIM quoted Baron Oil Plc on its £5 million equity fundraising and a separate retail offer launched to existing shareholders through a REX trading platform.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joan Yu