CMS

With a truly global footprint, CMS is a go-to for equity deals spanning London, Europe, Asia and the US, aided by built-in US securities expertise. The team is regularly instructed on AIM and Main Market IPOs, secondary raises and cross-border fundraisings, often involving growth companies, listed funds and investment banks. Known for its fluency in complex transactions, the group is especially active in the healthcare, tech, real estate and infrastructure spaces. Spearheading the team is Alasdair Steele, who brings extensive expertise advising both Main Market- and AIM-listed companies. Elsewhere in the team, James Parkes handles a diverse mix of domestic and cross-border M&A and ECM mandates, while Jack Shepherd is a key port of call for corporates, listed funds and investment banks on both the Main Market and AIM.