Ashurst is a leading advisor on domestic and international equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, direct listings, and private placements. The team’s strong relationships with investment banks and issuers underpin its ability to handle complex, high-profile deals across the UK and Europe. The firm also plays an active role in shaping regulatory developments affecting the capital markets ecosystem. Team lead Simon Bullock is highly active in the London market and praised for his ‘incredible attention to detail coupled with an understanding of commercial realities’. Stuart Rubin brings over 25 years of experience advising leading investment banks and corporates on complex private offerings. Jeffrey Johnson is the group’s go-to for US securities expertise, with Louise Chan and Louise Johnson providing wide-ranging support.
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Testimonials
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‘A very competent team which works well together and with the client and other advisers. Quite often complex transactions require varying skill-sets which the team has. Also guaranteed significant partner involvement from start to finish.’
‘Simon Bullock - Incredible attention to detail coupled with an understanding of commercial realities. Always engaged throughout the transaction. Works well with other advisers to achieve the best outcome for the client.’
Key clients
- Goldman Sachs
- Morgan Stanley
- Jefferies
- Tritax Big Box REIT
- Barclays Bank PLC
- J.P. Morgan Cazenove
- Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
- RBC Europe
- Citi
- Deutsche Numis
- Credit Suisse
- Peel Hunt
Work highlights
Advised Tritax EuroBox plc on a £1.1bn competitive sales process involving SEGRO and Brookfield.
Advised Tritax Big Box REIT plc (BBOX) on its £3.9bn recommended all-share combination with UK Commercial Property REIT Limited (UKCM).
Acted as joint bookrunner in connection with the US$2.1bn placing of shares in by BAT PLC in ITC Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Simon Bullock; Stuart Rubin
Other key lawyers
Jeffrey Johnson; Louise Chan; Louise Johnson