K&L Gates LLP is well-regarded for its international capabilities, with foreign issuers regularly instructing the practice for advice on UK listings and fundraisings and UK-based clients frequently seeking out guidance from the team on international and/or dual listings. In particular, the team is noted for its US capabilities, frequently collaborating with the firm’s US offices to handle equity and hybrid issues involving US securities elements. Paul Tetlow leads the team and is well-regarded for his ability to advise issuers in the energy and natural resources sectors on primary and secondary issuances, while James Green is a ‘very competent and responsive partner’ with strengths in cross-border issues. Tom Wallace frequently handles ECM matters for brokers and listed funds.
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‘James Green is a very competent and responsive partner, who understands what is needed.’
'Great client service, can-do attitude and always available.'
Key clients
- Dianomi PLC
- Longboat Energy PLC
- Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited
- CML Microsystems PLC
- Rainbow Rare Earths Limited
- Cavendish Capital Markets Ltd
- Bidstack Group plc
- Singer Capital Markets
- Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
- Amaroq Minerals Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Amaroq Minerals Ltd. on a $50.9m senior secured package.
- Advised Amaroq Minerals Limited on its joint venture with ACAM LLP for the exploration and development of its strategic mineral assets in Greenland.
- Advised Longboat Energy PLC on its acquisition of Topaz Number One Limited, the holder of a 15.75% interest in Block 2A offshore Sarawak, Malaysia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Paul Tetlow
Practice head
Paul Tetlow
Other key lawyers
Rob Boughey; James Green; Tom Wallace