The ‘very strong practice’ at Travers Smith LLP stands out for the depth and strength of its client relationships with UK investment banks, whom it advises as sponsors and underwriters on both IPOs and secondary fundraisings, and it also regularly advises a solid roster of AIM clients in a range of sectors on equity issues. Integrated US securities expertise further allows the team to handle private placements in the US and advise its clients on the US regulatory aspects of international transactions. Corporate expert Spencer Summerfield co-heads the team with Adrian West, who is well-regarded for his ability to advise on Main Market and AIM IPOs. Public M&A and ECM expert Tom Coulter is also a key contact. Richard Spedding left the firm in May 2024, and former practice co-head Andrew Gillen became the firm’s senior partner in November 2023.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Very strong practice across a number of sectors and products.’

  • ‘Adrian West is a great operator, unflustered and very commercial.’

  • ‘Exceptionally knowledgeable and able to give quick, effective support and guidance. A trusted partner to the business guiding on strategic matters.'

  • 'Adrian West is a standout in terms of his knowledge and applicability - we are lucky to have him in our corner.’

Points forts

  • Advised Volex plc on a £60 million cashbox placing, REX retail offer, and amended debt financing in connection with the proposed €178.1 million acquisition of Murat Ticaret Kablo Sanayi A.Ş., a Turkey-headquartered leading manufacturer of complex wire harnesses.
  • Advised on a placing and open offer for long-standing client TruFin to fund the development of the Mortal Shell gaming franchise.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Andrew Gillen

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Adrian West

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Tom Coulter

Responsable de la pratique

Spencer Summerfield; Adrian West

Autres avocats clés

Tom Coulter; Andrew Gillen