Jeff Elway, Corporate Lawyer, London, DMH Stallard LLP

CORPORATE LAW

DMH Stallard appoints Corporate Partner from Gowling WLG

DMH Stallard has announced a Partner appointment in their London corporate team. Jeff Elway joins from Gowling WLG, bringing extensive expertise in equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and equity investment into private companies.

He has a broad corporate practice, advising both public and private companies on complex transactions, including those subject to the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. Jeff has developed an impressive track record in broadband network build, natural resources, life sciences, and hospitality sectors.

In recent months Jeff acted for the Zzoomm Group on its merger with FullFibre; for Zeus Capital as financial adviser to MIH East Holdings on its £70.4 million recommended cash takeover offer for The International Stock Exchange Group Limited (and the cash confirmation given by Zeus Capital); for Edmond de Rothschild Equity Strategies IV SLP on its equity co-investment into Aegros Bidco, for its £349.7 million takeover offer for AIM-listed, Alliance Pharma plc; and for OAK Securities on the Placing and WRAP Offer raising £7.35 million for AIM-listed, Oxford BioDynamics plc, the biotechnology company.

Chris Simmons, Partner and Group Head Corporate London at DMH Stallard, said:

“Jeff’s specialist knowledge and judgement in corporate transactions make him a fantastic addition to our team. His experience across multiple industries will be invaluable to our clients, and we are delighted to welcome him to our London city team.”

Jeff’s appointment is the sixth DMH Stallard Partner hire in 2025 and reinforces the Firm’s continued commitment to strengthening its highly regarded London corporate practice.

Jeff said:

“I am excited to join DMH Stallard and work alongside an exceptionally talented team of corporate lawyers. The Firm has a strong and growing reputation in London, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success.”

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Jeff Elway

Partner

Expert corporate lawyer, specialising in corporate finance, equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and private equity.
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Chris Simmons

Partner

Expert in equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, project finance and reorganisations.

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