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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) is one of the world’s leading law firms with nearly 3,000 lawyers - including 630 partners - in 26 offices spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and the US. With more than a century's heritage providing clients with cutting-edge advice on their most important transactions, the firm has carved out a formidable record in complex mergers and acquisitions, governance and risk management for companies' boards. As a fixture on flagship deals, financings and disputes, HSF Kramer is regularly ranked in the top tiers of the major league tables and third-party rankings in the UK and worldwide.

With an active presence in the growth and venture capital fields in the key global markets, the firm delivers across the full spectrum of fundraising transactions from VC to floatation, combining with our leading M&A and equity capital markets teams. In the past three years, the firm has been involved in transactions raising over $5 billion in venture & growth capital.

Equiniti’s (EQ’s) financial administration services benefit over 40 million shareholders, members and customers in the UK, US and 136 countries across the globe. Managing share registers and employee share plans whilst supporting governance and investor relations objectives, EQ handles multi-billion-pound corporate actions with absolute precision and supports new companies making their debut as a listed business.

Its unrivalled expertise means EQ acts as share registrar for 48% of the FTSE 100 and 35% of the S&P 500.

Freshfields advises the world’s leading international businesses and financial institutions on navigating transactions in a fast-changing world.

With one of the world’s strongest international equity capital markets practices, we have lawyers qualified to practice in every major jurisdiction, including an integrated US capital markets team operating across Europe, Asia and the US. We act for issuers; selling shareholders and underwriters; all the major investment banks; and many governments worldwide, covering all areas of industry.

Fried Frank advises some of the world's leading corporations, investment funds and financial institutions on their most critical legal needs and business opportunities – drawing wide praise for its ability to deliver deeply practical advice, technical excellence and outstanding outcomes.  With approximately 800 lawyers based in New York, Washington, DC, London, Brussels, and Frankfurt, Fried Frank provides seamless service across key financial and legal markets.

Fried Frank was one of the first US law firms to open an office in London over 50 years ago. Today, our recognized industry-leading practitioners support European and other international clients on diverse matters including major complex cross-border transactions. We are trusted advisors to our clients across antitrust, asset management, public and private M&A, capital markets, private equity, finance, real estate, restructuring and tax.

Fried Frank’s Capital Markets Practice has decades of experience representing a broad spectrum of clients, including public and private corporations, private equity firms, investment banks, sovereigns, and alternative asset managers. We excel in navigating cross-border equity and debt capital markets transactions, helping our clients achieve successful outcomes in global financial markets.

Latham & Watkins is a leading global law firm that brings together exceptional legal talent in financial centers around the world to advise on complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm’s deep market and product knowledge, industry experience, vast scale, and commitment to innovation and excellence help clients navigate their most critical challenges and achieve their goals.

Linklaters is one of the world’s leading law firms. We are a high-performing, diverse team of exceptional, talented and highly motivated individuals who handle the biggest and most transformational mandates for the world’s leading corporates, banks and financial sponsors.

We are bold and ambitious. Our goal is always to deliver the best results for our clients and each other. We focus relentlessly on innovation, efficiency and agility to meet our clients’ commercial needs and deliver beyond their expectations. If you are a major corporate or financial services company undertaking complex deals globally, Linklaters is the firm for you.

Our people are creative, commercial and committed, working with you to crystallise your organisation’s opportunities and manage your risks. Their expertise and our reach, through 30 offices in 20 countries, will enable you to achieve your corporate goals. Your success is key to us. With almost 200 years of guiding business through historical, economic and commercial changes, we have a heritage of long-lasting relationships and groundbreaking work.

We’re a dynamic mix of brilliant minds. A firm where curiosity sparks transformative ideas. A team of lawyers, sector specialists, technologists, deal makers, legal engineers, data scientists and business service professionals pushing boundaries to shape the future of legal services.

Operating across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US, we’re famous for our innovative approach, our dynamic and collaborative culture, and our commitment to delivering the highest quality service.

What makes us different is the strength of the relationships we cultivate with our clients. We build partnerships that are trusting, not transactional. We work alongside them, analysing their challenges through our unique lens of skill and experience.

We apply our expertise to four highly regulated sectors: asset management and investment funds, financial institutions, healthcare and life sciences, and technology, media and telecommunications. Our specialist approach, combined with our deep legal knowledge, strategically positions us to help our clients navigate their most complex challenges.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides the highest quality legal advice and representation to clients around the world. With a 140-year history of success and client service, the firm is recognised as a model for modern legal practice. S&C is a leader across its core practice areas and geographic markets, advising on major domestic and cross-border M&A, finance, corporate transactions, high-stakes litigation, investigations, and complex regulatory, tax and estate planning matters. The Financial Services Group is at the forefront of developments affecting global financial institutions, including UK and international banking organisations, insurers, investment funds and asset managers. S&C comprises more than 900 lawyers across 13 highly integrated offices in key financial centres in Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States. Established in 1972, Sullivan & Cromwell’s London office is the second largest office of the firm. The London office advises on English, EU and U.S. law, serving as a natural focal point for English law advice, as well as for cross-border European and cross-continental transactions.