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Equity Capital Markets

Navigating the world of equity capital markets can be complex. Whether you are looking to take your company public, raise capital or simply keep up with the maze of rules and regulations inherent with running a listed company, our highly experienced experts can help you. Our Equity Capital Markets team brings years of experience to support our issuer, investor and adviser clients in all aspects of Equity Capital Markets work across a broad range of sectors including financial services, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, insurance, healthcare & life sciences, real estate, hotels & leisure and technology, media & telecommunications.

The team has a strong track record of acting on numerous IPOs in the UK and overseas, (including Rule 144A offerings in the US), secondary fundraisings, bond issues and public takeovers, as well as advising listed companies generally on their day-to-day activities, such as complying with the Listing Rules, AIM Rules, Disclosure Rules, MAR and Takeover Code, corporate governance matters and employee incentive plans.

Our listed company clients come from around the world, including the UK, US, Europe, India and China, and operate in a broad range of sectors. On the institutional side, we advise a range of sponsors and nomads, as well as brokers and financial advisers.

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    "CMS have a very good level of depth within the team, with very competent and diligent associates, as well as knowledgeable and experienced partners."
    Chambers UK
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    "Approachable, accessible – really felt that they were part of our team and as invested in completing the IPO as we were. As a new company to market, we received an enormous amount of support, guidance (practical and informed, no jargon) and they went above and beyond to answer questions, problem solve and manage us through the process."
    Legal 500

Events

  • United Kingdom
    03 Feb 2026

    Future of Finance: regulatory briefings series 2026

  • United Kingdom
    09 Feb 2026

    Skills For Future Facing Teams: Coaching skills for legal leaders

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    12 Feb 2026

    The Class Ceiling

  • United Kingdom
    26 Feb 2026

    A new era? The Employment Rights Act 2025 and AI in employment disputes

  • United Kingdom
    03 Mar 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • United Kingdom
    19 Mar 2026

    CMS Nordic Health Summit

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    19 Mar 2026

    CMS Scotland Brand Forum

  • United Kingdom
    23 Mar 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: Creating a team culture of coaching and feedback

  • United Kingdom
    23 Mar 2026

    CMS at PTMG Spring 2026

  • United Kingdom
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring

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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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