Dentons’ ECM team handles IPOs, secondary offerings, and equity-related M&A, primarily advising issuers, sponsors, and underwriters. The division focuses on cross-border deals across the Baltics, Central Asia, and Europe, combining local knowledge with London-based US securities expertise to support complex listings and multi-jurisdictional capital market transactions. Team head Nikolas Colbridge maintains a strong focus on emerging markets and advises across the full spectrum of ECM transactions. Cameron Half, who leads the US securities law team, is praised as a ‘top-notch professional’, while Rachael del Riccio acts for a broad range of public company clients on M&A and fundraising matters. Fiona Hollingdale, Anna Clark, and Pichrotanak Bunthan all provide key support across the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very experienced in the field of ECM transactions. They understand your business needs, manage the process smoothly and are focused on solving problems. Top-notch team to assist the clients on ECM transactions.’
‘Cameron Half is a top-notch professional for ECM transactions. With Cameron on your side, you are in the best legal hands you can be. He is a fine negotiator and effective project manager.’
Key clients
- Air Astana
- D P Eurasia NV
- VGP NV
- Polymetal International PLC
- PRS REIT plc
- Fluxys SA
Work highlights
Advised the national airline of Kazakhstan, Air Astana, on its privatisation and Rule 144A/Reg S IPO triple listing on the LSE, AIX and KASE.
Advised the Joint Global Coordinators and Bookrunners on the IPO and listing, on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, of Premier Energy.
Advised the independent board of DP Eurasia N.V. on its response to an unsolicited cash offer by Jubilant Foodworks Netherlands B.V. and its recommendation of an increased cash offer by Jubilant.
Practice head
Nikolas Colbridge
Other key lawyers
Cameron Half; Rachael del Riccio; Fiona Hollingdale; Anna Clark; Pichrotanak Bunthan