Linklaters

Linklaters is a world leader in equity capital markets transactions. We have been at the forefront of advising on some of the world’s largest and most complex equity capital markets transactions, comprising international (including SEC registered and Rule 144A) and domestic primary and secondary offerings, “dual-track” processes, direct listings, equity private placements, SPACs, PIPEs and de-SPACs and the provision of corporate advisory, governance and compliance advice.

We are relationship driven and see ECM transactions as an opportunity to develop a long-term relationship with new clients who are also able to benefit from the full range of support we provide to numerous publicly listed companies. With equity capital markets lawyers present in 20 countries, including an integrated US capital markets practice operating in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and the US, clients come to us for our extensive experience, and our commercial and practical approach.

Tom Godwin, Partner, Freshfields

Tom is a partner in our capital markets group, specialising in public and private capital markets transactions and advising listed companies. His experience includes equity offerings of all types, acting for issuers, underwriters, and private capital sellers, and recently includes acting for CVC on its €14bn IPO in Amsterdam, Haleon plc on the £2.4bn global offering by its largest shareholder and related £315m off-market buyback, the issuer and Goldman Sachs Asset Management on the IPO of Petershill Partners, and advising on capital raises by SSP, Grainger and National Express.