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.
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Testimonials
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‘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.'
'Kate Francis is truly excellent - the level of accessibility and responsiveness is exceptional along with her breadth of experience. She's also fun to work with which is so important when working on tricky transactions.'
Key clients
- Panmure Liberum Limited
- Investec Bank plc
- Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
- Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
- Peel Hunt LLP
- Piper Sandler Limited
- Eleco plc
- WH Ireland Limited
- Watchstone Group plc
- Cohort plc
- Inland Homes plc
- Corero Network Security plc
Work highlights
Advised Cavendish Capital Markets in relation to the offering of shares by Haydale Graphene Industries plc.
Acted for RA International Group plc in connection with the cancellation of trading of its shares on AIM.
Advising overseas company on the merits of a potential secondary listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.
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Practice head
Kate Francis
Other key lawyers
Mark Taylor; Luk Trewhela; Stephen Petchy