Mr William Saunders > Stephenson Harwood > London, England > Lawyer Profile

In addition to supporting IPOs, Stephenson Harwood‘s ‘pragmatic and commercially astute’ listed funds team advises clients on fund mergers, capital raises and manager changes. Practice head William Saunders brings his considerable experience to bear on the range of fund transactions, from investments to IPOs and mergers. Fund structuring and restructuring mandates form the core of Alex Haynes‘ work, and he is also able to advise funds on the acquisition or disposal of assets. Carolyn Hall‘s joint funds and corporate practice means she is well-positioned to assist clients with their initial listings and secondary issuances, all of which are also areas of strength for Kate Longman.

Stephenson Harwood’s ‘client-focused, practical’ team is well-regarded in the market for its work with listed investment funds and brokers, who instruct it to advise on IPOs, fund mergers and takeovers, secondary fundraisings, and dual listings, among other ECM transactions. The team also stands out for its ability to guide international and offshore clients through equity issuances and fundraises in the UK, with key partner William Saunders having recently advised Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust on its LSE Main Market IPO. In addition to working with funds and investment banks, practice head Tom Nicholls also acts for corporate issuers in sectors such as mining and natural resources on a diverse array of fundraising matters. David Dowding and Tom Page are further key contacts in the team.

Working with a wide array of onshore and offshore clients, Stephenson Harwood undertakes a broad range of real estate fund work, from structuring and launch through to operational aspects and acquisitions. William Saunders acts for the firm’s key offshore fund and investment manager clients on their portfolio acquisitions. Simon Brading‘s active practice focuses on large development, investment, and funding transactions.