Developments in the London Listing Markets: reform of UK prospectus regime and other developments13 July 2022
This article reports on recent developments, focussing on the government’s proposed major overhaul of the UK prospectus regime.
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WFW advises United Oil & Gas on sale of Italian asset13 April 2022
The sale was approved by the Italian Ministry of Ecological Transition which was the final condition to be satisfied in the sale and purchase agreement entered into between the parties.
Developments in the London listing markets: Takeover Code and financial promotion exemptions2 February 2022
In this final briefing of our series, we look at recent and proposed changes to the Takeover Code and Mergers and HM Treasury’s proposals to reform exemptions.
Developments in the London listing markets: prospectus regime & blocking listings on national security grounds26 January 2022
This is the third in our series of briefings which round up recent and proposed developments relating to the London listing markets.
Developments in the London listing markets: Aquis Stock Exchange & climate-related disclosures19 January 2022
This is the second in our series of briefings which round up recent and proposed developments relevant to the London listing markets.
Developments in the London listing markets: SPACs, dual class share structures and other Listing Rules reforms12 January 2022
We are kicking off 2022 with a series of briefings which round up recent and proposed developments relevant to the London listing markets.
WFW advises VSA on Pyx LSE Main Market dual listing10 November 2021
Pyx has been listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia, which will remain its primary listing, since February 2020.
WFW advises Sandfire on AUS$97m sale of stake in Adriatic19 October 2021
The transaction involved the sale of 34,600,780 CHESS depositary interests (“CDIs”) representing ordinary shares in the capital of Adriatic.
WFW advises LeapFrog on acquisition of a 16.94% stake in Ghana’s Fidelity Bank8 September 2021
WFW advised LeapFrog Investments on its acquisition of a stake in Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited, Ghana’s largest privately owned bank.
WFW advises Chesterfield on successful fundraising and completion of Canadian copper project acquisition26 July 2021
Watson Farley & Williams has advised existing client Chesterfield Resources Plc (“Chesterfield”) on its successful placing to raise £800,000.
WFW advises Advance Energy on acquisition of 50% stake in Carnarvon Timor and reverse takeover raising US$20m6 May 2021
In return for its stake in the project, Advance Energy is funding the drilling of the new Buffalo-10 well for up to US$20m on a free-carry basis.
WFW advises TORM on purchase of eight MR product tankers from TEAM Tankers10 March 2021
The market value of the acquired vessels is assessed at US$148m. They will be financed by increasing TORM’s existing syndicated loan facility with a new revolving facility and new term facility.
