Well-regarded for its 'exceptional client service, expertise, commerciality and agility', Dorsey & Whitney advises a mix of AIM-listed companies and mid-market investment banks on equity issuances, tender offers, and takeovers. The team is especially adept at cross-border matters, regularly guiding US and Chinese clients through the UK and EU regulatory landscape on securities transactions. Leading the team is the 'truly excellent' Kate Francis.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team provide exceptional client service, expertise, commerciality and agility.'

  • 'The ECM Team at Dorsey consistently deliver high-quality, technically excellent work whilst remaining commercially grounded.'

Key clients

  • Panmure Liberum Limited
  • Investec Bank plc

Work highlights

Advised Cavendish Capital Markets in relation to the offering of shares by Haydale Graphene Industries plc.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Kate Francis
Kate Francis
Practice head

Kate Francis

Other key lawyers

Mark Taylor; Luk Trewhela; Stephen Petchy