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Capital Markets

We understand that the listing process can be complex and time intensive. Our clients choose Druces because we make it as straightforward as possible so that they can concentrate on running their businesses.

Our team advises on transactions involving the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, AIM and AQSE admissions, IPOs, reverse takeovers, fundraisings and bond and loan note issuances.

Druces is recognised as one of the UK’s top 20 law firms for the number of AIM listed clients we advise and we are ranked second in the UK for basic materials clients (Corporate Adviser Rankings Guide).

The Capital Markets team includes partners who themselves are non-executive directors and so not only have excellent technical knowledge, but also know first-hand what it’s like to go through the listing process themselves.

Experience in international markets

Our lawyers have practical experience of working with companies listed on other markets around the world. We regularly advise on dual-listing our clients on Nasdaq, JSE, TSX, TSX-V, ASX, TISE and EURONEXT.

We cover a broad range of sectors but are particularly known for our work in the natural resources, as well the healthcare, technology, construction, renewables, energy and oil and gas sectors.

Legal 500 commentary

We are recommended in the latest edition of Legal 500 for our work within Mining & Minerals and Equity Capital Markets – Small-Mid Cap and Emerging Markets. Where we are credited as “very responsive and well positioned in the market” as well as “personal and commercial”.

Chambers and Partners

We have been ranked by Chambers and Partners in Capital Markets: AIM. Where we are credited as a team who “combines pragmatism and commercial acumen with detailed legal know how”.

Our experience

Acted for SigmaRoc PLC on acquisitions in its buy-and-build strategy in the construction materials sector including its $45 million acquisition of Ronez Limited and £50 million fundraising together with subsequent acquisitions and fundraisings.
Acted for Savannah Resources PLC on its joint venture in Mozambique with Rio Tinto, the acquisition of its Mina do Barroso Lithium Project in Portugal and various £million and secondary placings.
Acted for a Mustang Energy PLC listed on the LSE's main Market (Standard Segment) on the acquisition of Cykel AI PLC an AQSE listed technology company, by way of a reverse takeover and a scheme of arrangement.
Acted for Mast Energy Developments PLC, a UK based multi-asset operator in the Reserve Power market, on its £5.5 million placing and admission to the Standard Segment of the Main Market.
Acted for Astute on its £500m bond programme for listing on the main market of the Irish Stock Exchange (Euronext Dublin).
Acted for RentGuarantor Holdings PLC on its placing and admission to the AQSE Growth Market.

Who to Contact

JACK DERVYN

Partner

Jack is a Partner in Druces’ Corporate & Commercial Department. As a key member of our Capital Markets practice, Jack’s services include AIM listings, transitions from AIM to the Main Market, direct Main Market listings, secondary fundraisings and dual listings involving overseas exchanges…

STEPHEN RONALDSON

Partner

Stephen is a partner in Druces’ Corporate & Commercial team, with over 30 years’ experience in corporate law with a particular expertise in the mining and oil and gas sectors. Stephen also acts as company secretary for several publicly listed companies. Stephen graduated from Oriel college, Oxford.

DOMINIC TRAYNOR

Partner

Dominic is a Partner in Druces’ Corporate & Commercial team, specialising in corporate law, listings and takeovers, M&A and corporate finance. Dominic has acted on several AIM admissions and reverse takeovers, acquisitions, joint ventures and secondary fundraisings, with a particular focus on the natural resources sector.