Clifford Chance LLP’s dedicated UK ECM team advises corporates, banks, and private capital clients on the full spectrum of equity offerings, including IPOs, rights issues, and secondary placements. With integrated US securities expertise and a strong cross-border capability, the team supports complex, high-value transactions across all sectors and listing venues in EMEA. Team head Simon Thomas had a strong 2024, advising on global ECM transactions, including Pfizer’s sale of Haleon plc shares and Zabka Group’s IPO in Warsaw. Adrian Cartwright’s eminent reputation continues to generate a high volume of work for the firm, while Christopher Roe remains active on IPOs, rights issues, and other secondary capital raisings. Johannes Juette is highly experienced in advising on transactions in APAC, and Drew Rundus continues to grow his US securities practice. James Koessler is also noted as key.
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Testimonials
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‘Great time with excellent experience across several EMEA jurisdictions.'
‘Christopher Roe is my go-to partner.’
‘One of the best equity practices in the city. Excellent service and product knowledge, excellent people, team that's engaged and always available. Collaborative and constructive always. I fully trust the team and that the firm can always deliver. Highly recommend as the best in the business.’
‘Very strong team in terms of expertise, efficiency and smooth project management. They are proactive, business-oriented and focused on solving problems. Combined with their in-depth knowledge, it makes them a perfect fit for any ECM transaction.’
‘Christopher Roe - impressive knowledge and expertise and fine negotiation skills. Chris is always there for you to assist you in finding solutions and achieving the business goals. Anjaneya Das - great to work with him. Anjaneya is very diligent and calm. He is very good at managing the process and getting things done with the full understanding of your business needs.’
'Extremely talented ECM teams who are highly responsive, technically excellent, and client-focused. They listen closely and ensure they understand the client's issues, drivers, and hot buttons, and focus on finding solutions and advice to best cover and deal with this.'
'Highly technical, provide senior attention and provide workable commercial solutions.''Chris Roe remains an exceptional talent.'
'Fantastic team - excellent at every level. Availability of partners and the wider team is exceptional. Excellent knowledge of issues, sectors, and UK markets. Depth of experience is excellent.'
'Simon Thomas is the best in the market. James Koessler a star associate.'
'Clifford Chance is top-notch international law firm with excellent lawyers, deeply involved and knowledgeable in the newest regulatory and judicial developments, keenly aware of their clients' needs.'
Key clients
- Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF)
- Pfizer Inc
- Partners Group, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Banco Santander
- Harbour Energy
- Premier Energy
- THG plc
- Morgan Stanley
- J.P. Morgan
- Emirates NBD Bank
- PensionBee Group plc
- Admiral Group
- Raiffeisenbank
- EQT Partners AB
- Metlen Energy & Metals S.A's
Work highlights
Advised the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund on the fully marketed €690 million sale of its 10 per cent. stake in National Bank of Greece.
Advised Pfizer on four landmark share sale transactions totalling US$13.4 billion in the past 12 months, enabling Pfizer to fully exit its investment in Haleon plc.
Advised Partners Group (acting through PG INVESTMENT COMPANY 1113B S.À R.L.) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development as to English, Luxembourg and Polish law matters in relation to the sale of part of their respective interests in Zabka Group on its IPO and listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Simon Thomas
Other key lawyers
Adrian Cartwright; Christopher Roe; Johannes Juette; Drew Rundus; James Koessler; Anjaneya Das