Partner

Richard Smith

Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Companies & Corporate Governance, Financial Services M&A

Overview

Richard Smith advises on a wide range of corporate transactions, including company and business sales/purchases, initial public offerings, joint ventures, private equity investments, and corporate reconstructions.

Experience

Advising:

  • Syngenta on the sale of Syngenta Bioline Ltd to Union InVivo.
  • Universal Coal plc on A$24.5 million strategic investment by IchorCoal.
  • Adaptimmune Ltd on $104 million Series A financing.
  • Imperial Innovations Group plc on equity raising of £150 million by way of placing of ordinary shares.
  • GW Pharmaceuticals plc on US public offering of ADSs totalling $169.8 million.

Recognition

  • Listed as a key lawyer and recommended for Equity Capital Markets Legal 500

Education

  • The College of Law, Chester
  • University of Sheffield

Admissions

  • England and Wales

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Law Society
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