With a strong foothold in the AIM market, Osborne Clarke LLP is frequently instructed by listed companies, their nominated advisers, and brokers on IPOs and secondary fundraisings, including retail offerings and private placements. The firm also maintains a busy public M&A practice, particularly known for advising asset managers on takeovers and fund mergers. Steering the practice is 'technical wizard' Jonathan King, who earns praise for his 'personable and pragmatic' approach. Ed Nisbet advises public companies and investment banks on all forms of corporate finance and public M&A transactions, on both AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great attention to detail and client service.'
- 'Jon King and Ed Nisbet - first class service and hands on.'
- 'Jon King is a standout operator. He’s a technical wizard but able to frame it in a commercial context. Personable and pragmatic, he is one of my go to lawyers.'
Key clients
- Mpac Group plc
- Mulberry Group plc
- Creo Medical Group plc
- Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
- Singer Capital Markets Securities Limited
- Canaccord Genuity Limited
- Panmure Liberum Capital Limited
- Dialight plc
- Singer Capital Markets Advisory LLP
- Thruvision Group plc
Work highlights
Advised Mpac Group plc (AIM-quoted) on its €56 million acquisition of CSi Palletising, which is head quartered in the Netherlands and has subsidiaries in Germany, Romania, Mexico, and the US.
Advised Canaccord Genuity Limited, in its capacity as nominated adviser, sole broker and sole bookrunner, on the £31 million placing for AIM-quoted Kitwave Group plc.
Advised Canaccord Genuity Limited, in its capacity as nominated adviser, sole broker and sole bookrunner, on the £31 million placing for AIM-quoted Kitwave Group plc.
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Practice head
Jonathan King
Other key lawyers
Louise Grzasko; Ed Nisbet