Well-regarded for its 'excellent client communication' and 'very practical and actionable advice', Mayer Brown International LLP brings together UK and US ECM expertise to advise on a wide spectrum of equity deals, including AIM listings, SEC-registered offerings, and cross-border mergers. The team is particularly active in the energy, life sciences, mining, and tech sectors, and frequently supports private equity clients on public takeovers and share investments. Practice head Kate Ball-Dodd covers corporate finance, M&A (including public takeovers), equity fundraising, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Harriet Hainsworth is the go-to expert for companies and financial intermediaries on Listing Rules, Prospectus Regulation, AIM Rules, the Takeover Code, and company law.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent client communication; very practical and actionable advice. Strong market knowledge and ability to help us understand the context to make the best decision possible.'
‘Kate Ball-Dodd has been a key player in advising our company on a high profile and time sensitive file. Kate and her team provide actionable advice and are proactive in flagging market related information that our Company and leaders need to know. She and her team go above and beyond in understanding the market dynamics and players.'
‘Commercial approach. Deep knowledge.'
‘Robert Flaningan is an excellent lawyer. He communicates extremely well.'
Key clients
- bioMérieux SA
- Investec Bank
- Lunglife AI
- Numis Securities
- Peel Hunt
- VAALCO, Inc.
- Velocys plc
- Vitruvian Partners
Work highlights
Advised LungLife AI on a fundraising transaction.
Advised Velocys plc on its takeover by scheme of arrangement by a consortium of private equity and green funds in a transaction that created new law for the treatment of sanctioned shareholders.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Harriet Hainsworth
Practice head
Kate Ball-Dodd
Other key lawyers
Richard Smith; Harriet Hainsworth; Rebecca Bothamley; Robert Flaningan