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Michael Bloch

Michael Bloch

A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman

England - London • Corporate and commercial

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Equity capital markets: mid-large cap

A&O Shearman is lauded for its ‘excellent industry knowledge and experts in their field’, with its enhanced ECM practice combining UK, U.S. and international expertise to advise on complex IPOs, secondary offerings and equity-linked structures. The London team continues to lead on high-profile mandates, including listings for Raspberry Pi in London and OQ in Muscat. Adam Wells heads the team and brings over two decades of experience advising issuers and underwriters across Europe and the Middle East. James Roe offers strategic guidance on governance, sustainability and compliance matters, while Michael Bloch frequently acts on growth company transactions. Jeff Hendrickson advises on the U.S. law aspects of global ECM matters, and Maegen Morrison also comes recommended.  
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is exceptionally strong with connections across all entities that matter - whether the banks, corporates, exchanges, regulators etc. The ability to call on the wider subject matter experts is key, and their turnaround time is probably the quickest in the market.’

    ‘Jeff Hendrickson - strong partner, always available, very personable.'

    ‘Excellent industry knowledge and experts in their field; engaged; responsive; provide clear, commercial and pragmatic advice to help navigate often complex matters.’

    ‘A very strong team made up of highly experienced individuals spanning key hubs in London and Dubai. A team capable of navigating complex regulatory and legal aspects on first of a kind transactions in new jurisdictions.’

    'Jeff has demonstrated an ability to offer a unique mix of good legal practice whilst balancing the needs at times for commerciality.'

Key clients

  • Great Portland Estates Doosan Škoda Power Noventiq Optima Health / Marlow plc NEPI Rockcastle Gimv Wyloo Consolidated Investments Wood & Company Financial Services HSBC

Work highlights

Advising the underwriters in connection with the landmark USD2.03 billion IPO of OQ’s Exploration and Production business, (OQEP), on the Muscat Stock Exchange.