Alternative Investment Funds
United Kingdom
14 May 2025
Dechert LLP fields an ECM practice with US and UK capabilities and a particular depth of expertise in MENA region transactions, with the London team frequently collaborating with partners in Dubai to advise issuers and underwriters on international IPOs and private placements. Domestically, clients in the life sciences and biotech spaces frequently instruct the team to handle both private placements and retail share issuances, and the team also acts on a wide range of M&A deals, including fund mergers. Patrick Lyons heads up the team and is a key contact for MENA-linked work alongside Jennifer Rees, while Amy Rees is a key contact for US securities matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘What truly distinguishes the Dechert team is their extensive experience over at least the past decade in Egypt's capital market field. This expertise encompasses not only profound legal knowledge and a thorough understanding of the ecosystem but also an adeptness in grasping the unique mentality of Egyptian clients.’
‘Known for his approachable and pleasant demeanor, Patrick Lyons is a skilled problem solver. His team, Jennifer Rees and Amy Rees, exemplify the same qualities and expertise, ensuring a cohesive and effective legal service.’
Key clients
- Abivax SA
- EFG Hermes
- Renaissance Capital
- Toscafund Asset Management LLP
- Oxford BioDynamics plc
- Spark Advisory Partners
- Cenkos Securities plc
- Poxel SA
- Bank Audi
- Onward Medical N.V.
Work highlights
Advised Abivax SA in connection with its successful pricing of an oversubscribed €130m financing by way of a reserved capital increase.
Acted as international counsel to Bryan Garnier, Bank Degroof Petercam and KBC Securities (as Placement Agents) in connection with the issue of new ordinary shares by Onward Medical N.V. in an accelerated bookbuild private placement.
Advised Spark Advisory Partners on the reverse takeover of Fox Marble plc (renamed Eco Buildings Group plc).
Lawyers
Practice head
Patrick Lyons
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Rees; Amy Rees; Jodie Valler-Feltham