Stuart is an Associate Director in equity capital markets team.  He has advised on a broad range of corporate matters with a focus on equity capital markets, public takeovers and private M&A.

He works across several sectors but has particular experience in the Financial Services sector, as well as Tech, Media and Comms, Retail and Consumer and Life Sciences.  He works with listed client, institutions, corporate finance houses and private companies, both nationally and internationally.

Stuart has experience advising on IPOs and secondary listings for AIM and Main Market companies on the London Stock Exchange as well as advising on public takeovers and private M&A.

He has also spent time as in-house legal counsel with Investec Bank plc. Prior to qualifying, Stuart spent five years with Maples Group in the Cayman Islands and Dubai.

Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world

As part of my practice, I regularly support clients to meet their transformational goals. I have helped clients to raise funds to support their decarbonisation journey and to grow and develop products to support the world's transition to a low carbon future. I have also worked with clients to achieve their digitalisation strategy, including advising them in relation to strategic tech investments and M&A.

Elixirr International plc

Advised Elixirr International plc on its c.£325 million Main Market listing read more.

Mulberry Group plc

Advised Mulberry Group plc on its £21.2 million fundraising and retail offer, read more.

The Property Franchise Group PLC

Advised The Property Franchise Group PLC on its £214 million recommended all-share merger with Belvoir Group PLC

Berenberg and Investec

Advised Berenberg and Investec on £31M placing and subscription for AIM-quoted Alpha Financial Markets Consulting, read more.

Berry Bros. & Rudd and Symington Family Estates

Advised a consortium made up of Berry Bros. & Rudd and Atlantis Wine Holding, a Symington Family Estates company, on its recommended £22.3 million takeover offer for Hambledon Vineyard plc.

Raymond James

Advised Raymond James in connection with Castleton's £82M takeover. 

Haynes Publishing Group

Advised Raymond James in connection with Infopro Digital's £114.5m recommended cash offer for Haynes Publishing Group, read more.

TalkTalk

Advised TalkTalk on £200 million cashbox placing.

Berenberg and Grant Thornton

Advised Berenberg and Grant Thornton on £163 million Alpha Financial Markets Consulting AIM IPO.

Cenkos and Numis

Advised Cenkos and Numis on £170 million placing.

Investec Bank

Advised Investec in its capacity as sponsor of £150m Main Market IPO of Medica.