Linklaters LLP advises corporates, sponsors, governments, and banks on the full suite of equity capital markets transactions, spanning IPOs, rights issues, private placements, and cross-border listings. With integrated US and UK law capabilities and strong regulatory expertise, the team also supports clients on sponsor obligations, governance, and equity financing strategy across major global exchanges. Team lead Pam Shores assists companies, sponsors and investment banks on highly complex and transformative deals. Co-head James Wootton acts on IPOs, secondary offerings and M&A, and is known for his longstanding relationships with major multinational clients and investment banks. Co-head Tom Thorne draws on his previous in-house experience in Morgan Stanley’s capital markets execution team to comprehensively advise underwriter clients. Over the past two years, Jason Manketo has advised on a variety of substantial IPOs across Europe and the Middle East, while Mike Bienenfeld spearheads the firm’s SEC compliance offering. Asad Ahmed also comes recommended. Richard Spedding joined from Travers Smith LLP in September 2024.
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- 'Exceptional client service - an ability to look at a situation from all angles. Anticipating problems and solutions before they arise.'
Key clients
- Raspberry Pi
- OQ Exploration & Production
- AviAlliance
- OQ Base Industries
- National Grid
- Alpha Group
- Atalaya Mining
- Anglo American
- NatWest
- Petrofac Limited
Work highlights
Advised Raspberry Pi on its £541m IPO and listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Advised a syndicate of 13 banks, acting as underwriters, on the €2.3bn IPO of CVC Capital Partners and its listing on Euronext Amsterdam.
Advised National Grid plc on its £7bn fully underwritten rights issue.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tom Thorne
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Asad Ahmed
Practice head
Pam Shores; James Wootton; Tom Thorne
Other key lawyers
Mike Bienenfeld; Jason Manketo; Asad Ahmed; Richard Spedding