Looking to go public or raise capital? Chances are that you have a growing to-do list. Identifying the right investors, negotiating terms, and ensuring due diligence are all elements that can be tricky to tick off the list without the right support.

Our capital markets lawyers are here to help throughout the whole journey, whether that’s advising on legal corporate governance, structured equity financing, or capital markets compliance.

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With strong ties with corporate finance, private equity, and venture capital trust communities, we’re perfectly positioned to connect clients to investors and help them raise capital. We then proactively drive transactions forward to get the deal done.

Your equity capital markets team

One thing’s for sure, you’ll need a corporate governance lawyer at the top of their game. You’ll also benefit from a hand-picked team who blend diverse skills, offering fresh perspectives and deep sector experience tailored to you. 

What is corporate governance? Put simply, the legal framework that guides the structure, responsibilities, and operation of your senior leadership team and shareholders. Whether your business is listed or aspiring to be, we tailor legal corporate governance advice to your unique circumstances, along with evolving issues like ESG.

Our services cover:

  • Pre-IPO preparation: We guide businesses through the process of going public – from securing pre-initial public offerings (IPO) equity or debt financing to communicating with shareholders. Whether it’s converting to a public limited company or restructuring, we’ve got you covered
  • IPO/RTO strategy: Our expertise extends to IPOs, reverse takeovers (RTOs) and simple market admissions. We assist with agreements, disclosures, and terms, ensuring a smooth transition to the public market
  • Raising finance on-market: Need advice on structured equity financing, placings, share subscriptions, or offerings for sale? We provide insights for raising capital within the market
  • Strategic transactions: From mergers and acquisitions to spin-offs and partnerships, we offer strategic guidance for business combinations and transactions
  • Tax efficiency: Our team advises on domestic and international structures for securities offerings, including tax relief strategies like enterprise investment schemes (EIS) and venture capital trust (VCT)
  • Executive compensation: We design and administer equity-based compensation plans and director compensation schemes for executives and officers
  • General advisory: We’re here for ongoing regulatory compliance, handling shareholder disputes, and addressing takeover threats.
In need of an equity capital markets lawyer? Look no further.
At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices
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The proof's in our experience

  • Tekmar Limited / Tekmar Group PLC on the admission of its shares to trading on AIM and secured £61.8m from institutional investors
  • Atom Bank PLC on its latest £100m fundraising (with fundraisings totalling in excess of £600m to date) to continue its rapid growth and fund further investment in technology and business capabilities.
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“We have been delighted by the responsive and proactive approach Womble Bond Dickinson have taken throughout these latest exciting developments for Atom." 

Mark Mullen, CEO at Atom Bank PLC
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