Norton Rose Fulbright advises on a broad mix of equity transactions, regularly acting for both issuers and underwriters. The team is well regarded for its work on sponsor-led mandates, public M&A-related capital raisings, and complex cross-border offerings, with particular expertise in the real estate, technology, and emerging markets sectors. Team head Raj Karia is a key contact for both corporates and investment banks executing high-value ECM deals, particularly international securities transactions. Thomas Vita spearheads the firm’s US corporate finance offering, and Fiona Millington is noted for her strength in public takeovers. Richard Sheen focuses his practice on the Main Market, AIM, and investment fund IPOs. Clementine Hogarth and Alexander Green also come recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'This team has extensive experience in mid-large cap ECM transactions, and whenever they act for us, we know that they are a safe pair of hands who will negotiate in line with client expectations and market standard.'
- 'Fiona Millington is a very experienced and well-respected lawyer with extensive knowledge in this area. Clementine Hogarth is a very skilled and focused lawyer, dedicated on delivering results for clients.'
Key clients
- Aedefica
- Barclays
- Beltone Capital
- Berenberg
- BMO Capital Markets
- Canaccord Genuity Limited
- Cantor Fitzgerald
- CI Capital
- Citigroup
- Dar Global PLC
- Deutsche Numis
- Ezz Steel
Work highlights
Advised Citigroup Global Markets Limited in its capacity as sponsor to LSE premium listed Smurfit Kappa Group plc in relation to its proposed c.US$11 billion all share merger with NYSE listed WestRock Group.
Advised Barclays and Morgan Stanley as joint bookrunners on Pennon Group plc's successful £180m equity fundraising, comprising an accelerated bookbuild placing to institutional investors, a directors’ subscription and a separate retail offer through PrimaryBid.
Advising Taylor Maritime Limited on its transfer from being listed on the closed ended investment funds category of the Official List and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange to being listed on the equity shares (commercial companies) category. The transfer completed on 10 February 2025.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Raj Karia
Other key lawyers
Thomas Vita; Fiona Millington; Richard Sheen; Clementine Hogarth; Alexander Green