Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s equity capital markets team, embedded within its corporate transactions practice, stands out for its expertise in listings, fundraisings, and public takeovers. Renowned for handling AIM listings and secondary offerings across energy, leisure, and real estate sectors, the team leverages a strong international presence to navigate complex cross-border deals in key markets like the US, consistently advising leading issuers and NOMADs. Richard Werner has particular expertise in the real estate and listed closed-ended funds sectors. He oversees the practice alongside Tom Bacon, whose practice covers IPOs and secondary issues (Main Market and AIM) both in London and internationally and public company takeovers. Lara Rush advises domestic and international clients on M&A, takeovers, IPOs, secondary offerings, joint ventures, and general corporate matters across both the Official List and AIM.
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Testimonials
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‘In my experience, the team is very client centric, reliable and responsive.'
‘They go above and beyond.'
‘Strong team with direct expertise in all aspects of Small & Mid Cap ECM.'
‘Tom Bacon is excellent - his focus is always on the matter in hand, and nothing is too much trouble. His solutions to legal questions are anchored in strong commercial understanding.'
Key clients
- Panmure Liberum
- Pantheon Resources
- Peel Hunt
- Panmure Liberum
- Stifel Nicolaus Europe
- FRP Advisory
- i (x) Net Zero Plc
- Aferian Plc
- H&P Advisory Limited
- Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited
- Shore Capital Ltd
- Singer Capital Markets
Work highlights
Advised Shore Capital and Zeus Capital (as joint broker) on a reverse takeover for EARNZ plc which involved two proposed acquisitions.
Advised Connaught Oil and Gas, an investor and operator of a UK Oil and Gas asset, in relation to the sale of its interest in Rathlin Energy Limited to AIM listed, Reabold Resources PLC.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Richard Werner; Tom Bacon
Other key lawyers
Lara Rush