David Robinson

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I specialise in equity capital markets and in both public company and private company mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

In over 30 years at Fladgate, I have acted on numerous initial public offerings (IPOs) on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, the AIM Market and Aquis Stock Exchange, including dual listings, as well as secondary fundraisings and other transactions for both listed companies and their financial advisers. I have advised on takeovers, both by way of offer and scheme of arrangement.

My clients like to break new ground and I enjoy the legal challenges that brings. As a result, I have acted on: the first cryptocurrency company to list on the LSE, Argo Blockchain; the first LSE-Nasdaq dual listed company to restructure under Part 26A of the Companies Act, again Argo Blockchain; the first esports business to list on the LSE, Guild Esports; and the first pure-play FMCG cannabinoid listing on the LSE, Cellular Goods.

My private company M&A practice spans many sectors but I have particular experience in publishing (both books and journals). I acted for Random House on the acquisition of the majority shareholding in BBC Books and for Penguin Books on the sale of The Rough Guides.

Away from the office, I am a keen runner (#445 Parkruns and counting). I am usually happiest at the top of a mountain or following a Man Utd win.

In over 30 years at Fladgate, I have acted on numerous initial public offerings (IPOs) on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, the AIM Market and Aquis Stock Exchange, including dual listings, as well as secondary fundraisings and other transactions for both listed companies and their financial advisers. I have advised on takeovers, both by way of offer and scheme of arrangement.

My clients like to break new ground and I enjoy the legal challenges that brings. As a result, I have acted on: the first cryptocurrency company to list on the LSE, Argo Blockchain; the first LSE-Nasdaq dual listed company to restructure under Part 26A of the Companies Act, again Argo Blockchain; the first esports business to list on the LSE, Guild Esports; and the first pure-play FMCG cannabinoid listing on the LSE, Cellular Goods.

My private company M&A practice spans many sectors but I have particular experience in publishing (both books and journals). I acted for Random House on the acquisition of the majority shareholding in BBC Books and for Penguin Books on the sale of The Rough Guides.

Away from the office, I am a keen runner (#445 Parkruns and counting). I am usually happiest at the top of a mountain or following a Man Utd win.

Experience

Featured Work

Case Study

Kiteworks’ acquisition of Zivver

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Groundbreaking Restructuring Plan for Argo Blockchain PLC

Advising AQSE listed Phoenix Digital Assets plc on its Court approved reduction of capital, a waiver of Rule 9 of the Takeover Code and £33m share buyback by way of tender offer. Subsequently, we advised on the company’s re-domicile to Gibraltar and its re-listing.

Advising Main Market listed Satsuma Technology plc on: its £169m fundraising by way of the issue of convertible loan notes; its up-listing to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) segment of the London Stock Exchange (as co-counsel); and on its return of capital.

Advising AIM listed Tiger Alpha plc on its reverse takeover by the sellers of Potentially Limited, a waiver of Rule 9 of the Takeover Code, its fundraising and re-admission to the AIM Market.

Advising WS Holdlco Limited, an investment vehicle of DBAY, on the acquisitions of the APC Overnight courier business, William Stobart & Son Limited, WS Bis Henderson Limited and WS Digital Freight Limited.

Advising Warpaint London PLC on its takeover by way of scheme of arrangement of AIM listed Brand Architekts.

Advising Dorling Kindersley, a member of the Penguin Random House group, on its acquisition of Wonderbly from Graphite Capital and management.

Advising the shareholders of Deeper Insights Ltd on its sale to Cisco.

Advising on the sale of Notting Hill Preparatory School to PE backed Dukes Education Limited.