Gowling WLG maintains its position as a go-to in the listed funds space, offering major public funds support through their entire lifecycle from inception to reconstruction, to takeovers, mergers, and liquidations. Investment fund veteran Nick Heather serves as team head, and is joined by a wide bench that includes fund structuring and public fund M&A specialist John Reed, the ‘outstanding’ Oliver Riley, who assists clients with launches, structurings, and reconstructions of onshore and offshore funds, and Kristian Rogers, who is an expert in capital raisings and restructurings. Kate Seabourne-Pugh’s broad remit spans IPOs, secondary fundraisings, and various related transactions. Emily Airton is another key name.
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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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
John Reed
Oliver Riley
Kristian Rogers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kate Seabourne-Pugh
Practice head
Nick Heather
Other key lawyers
John Reed; Oliver Riley; Kristian Rogers; Kate Seabourne-Pugh; Emily Airton