Lauded for its ability to combine 'technical strength with a strong understanding of the commercial and regulatory landscape', Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP advises a broad mix of investors, brokers, and AIM-listed companies, particularly in the real estate, life sciences, and tech sectors, on IPOs and follow-on fundraisings. Public M&A specialist Seb Orton jointly leads the practice alongside Adam Carling, who focuses on corporate finance and transactional work in the energy and TMT spaces.
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Testimonials
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- 'Penningtons Manches Cooper’s ECM team is superb on small and mid-cap transactions. They combine technical strength with a strong understanding of the commercial and regulatory landscape. The team are highly pragmatic, collaborative, and responsive. They deliver clear advice, manage risk well, and provide real value to the business.'
- 'Matthew Martin is a seasoned adviser with deep market knowledge and excellent judgement. He brings clarity, perspective, and calm to complex situations.'
- 'Seb Orton is an excellent partner — pragmatic, incredibly responsive, and a trusted adviser. The team as a whole are good humoured, steady under pressure, and a real pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Nexteq plc
- SkinBioTherapeutics plc
- Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
- Sirius Real Estate Limited
- ME Group International plc
- Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies Holdings
- Westminster Group plc
- Shore Capital
Work highlights
Advised listed REIT and FTSE 250 constituent Sirius Real Estate Limited on a cross-border fundraising, raising gross proceeds of approximately £150 million.
Advised Cavendish as nomad and broker to Revolution Bars Group plc (now called The Revel Collective plc) on a £12.5 million subscription, placing and open offer in connection with a court approved restructuring plan.
Advised Shore Capital as financial adviser and broker to Warpaint London plc in connection with the recommended takeover of Brand Architekts Group plc (both AIM-listed) and associated £15 million fundraising.
Practice head
Seb Orton; Adam Carling
Other key lawyers
Will Axtell; Matt Martin