Stuart is an Associate Director in equity capital markets team. He has advised on a broad range of corporate matters with a focus on equity capital markets, public takeovers and private M&A.
He works across several sectors but has particular experience in the Financial Services sector, as well as Tech, Media and Comms, Retail and Consumer and Life Sciences. He works with listed client, institutions, corporate finance houses and private companies, both nationally and internationally.
Stuart has experience advising on IPOs and secondary listings for AIM and Main Market companies on the London Stock Exchange as well as advising on public takeovers and private M&A.
He has also spent time as in-house legal counsel with Investec Bank plc. Prior to qualifying, Stuart spent five years with Maples Group in the Cayman Islands and Dubai.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
As part of my practice, I regularly support clients to meet their transformational goals. I have helped clients to raise funds to support their decarbonisation journey and to grow and develop products to support the world's transition to a low carbon future. I have also worked with clients to achieve their digitalisation strategy, including advising them in relation to strategic tech investments and M&A.
Berenberg and Investec
Advised Berenberg and Investec on £31M placing and subscription for AIM-quoted Alpha Financial Markets Consulting, read more.
Berry Bros. & Rudd and Symington Family Estates
Advised a consortium made up of Berry Bros. & Rudd and Atlantis Wine Holding, a Symington Family Estates company, on its recommended £22.3 million takeover offer for Hambledon Vineyard plc.
Haynes Publishing Group
Advised Raymond James in connection with Infopro Digital's £114.5m recommended cash offer for Haynes Publishing Group, read more.
TalkTalk
Advised TalkTalk on £200 million cashbox placing, read more.
Berenberg and Grant Thornton
Advised Berenberg and Grant Thornton on £163 million Alpha Financial Markets Consulting AIM IPO, read more.
Cenkos and Numis
Advised Cenkos and Numis on £170 million placing, read more.
Elixirr
Advised Elixirr on its successful AIM IPO in the first IPO since lockdown began, read more.
Investec Bank
Advised Investec in its capacity as sponsor of £150m Main Market IPO of Medica.
Insights
UK Takeover Panel confirms refocusing of the scope of City Code
Financial Conduct Authority confirms overhaul of UK Listing Rules
UK Takeover Panel revises guidance for private sale processes
UK Takeover Panel proposes refocusing the scope of the Takeover Code
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