Carey Olsen acts for corporate clients and investors looking to list or raise debt or equity on TISE, and is also sought after for transactions including secondary share issuances and recapitalisations. Ben Morgan leads the group, focusing predominantly on fund-led capital market transactions. Annette Alexander and Tony Lane support funds looking to list on TISE and provide ongoing regulatory advice, with James Cooke handling SPAC transactions, exchange listings and regulatory requirements tied to capital markets deals.

The ‘engaging and thorough practitioners’ at Mourant support clients undertaking IPOs on exchanges including TISE, the LSE and NYSE, among others, and are also able to advise on the listing of a variety of bond and note programs. The practice is led by John Rochester and is noted for its expertise in assisting listed funds. It is frequently called upon by private equity funds when doing capital markets deals, with Darren Bacon taking the lead on such transactions. Frances Watson assists funds with their listing on various exchanges and subsequent transactions.

Clients looking to list securities on TISE come to Ogier, which is also adept at overseeing Chapter 8 premium listings on the LSE and fundraisings. Bryon Rees acts for listed companies and funds and issues relating to listing sponsors, with Tim Clipstone focusing on advising listed funds and other investment vehicles. Richard Sharp is the key contact for insurance-linked security matters, while Paul Chanter advises on structured finance and derivatives transactions in addition to acting for sponsors. Diana Collas assists clients with derivatives transactions with a BVI angle, as well as acting on listings.

Collas Crill is instructed by clients looking to list securities on TISE, and is also able to advise shareholders in regard to IPOs. Under the broad purview of Michael Adkins and Wayne Atkinson, the group is known for providing regulatory advice regarding the listing of companies in a variety of sectors, including the burgeoning cannabis industry. Simon Heggs handles a range of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs, derivative programs and the delisting of securities.

Described as ‘market leaders in listed funds,’ Walkers acts for a number of funds and corporates in relation to IPOs and delistings, with additional expertise in the issuance of notes. Craig Cordle leads the team, offering experience in TISE listings, SPAC structuring and matters pertaining to the daily operation of listed funds. Matt Sanders augments the group’s listed funds experience, and is also a key contact for public M&A. Jessica Robinson is able to advise on capital markets transactions with BVI and Cayman law aspects.