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About Doug Smith
Doug is a London-based US-qualified partner in our Global Transactions practice.
Since 2003 Doug has focussed his career on all aspects of cross border transactions involving the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, MENA and Africa, including in equity and debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and listed company advice.
Doug is known for his expertise in advising foreign private issuers and delivering deal solutions with an integrated US and international approach.
Recent work
- Advising Zabka Group, the leading CEE convenience specialist, on its IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
- Advising Novartis on its acquisition of MorphoSys.
- Advising Transnet, the state-owned operator, owner and custodian of the Republic of South Africa’s railway, ports and pipeline infrastructure on its debut US$1 billion bond offering.
- Advising MHP, a leading international agro-industrial company headquartered in Ukraine, on its bond offerings and liability management activities.
- Advising Salik, Dubai's road toll operator, on its IPO on the Dubai Financial Market.
- Advising Elopak, a leading global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, on its IPO on the Oslo Børs.
- Advising Pepco Group, the pan-European discount retailer, on its IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and subsequent debut bond offering.
- Advising on the London IPOs of Pod Point, Deliveroo, Darktrace, Dr. Martens, Trainline, Funding Circle, Convatec and Vivo Energy (among others).
Qualifications
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, JD (Magna cum laude)
Professional qualifications
- Admitted to practice in New York