Chris Simmons, Lawyer, Partner & Group Head Corporate London, Corporate, DMH Stallard
Expert in equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, project finance and reorganisations.

Chris has a broad corporate practice, which covers mergers and acquisitions, private equity, equity capital markets, project finance and reorganisations.

He has developed industry know-how in the supported living, natural resources, renewable energy, insurance, wholesale distribution, TMT and hotel sectors.

Work highlights

PUBLIC OFFERING

Acting on the initial public offerings of itim Group Plc and Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies Holdings plc.


SHAREHOLDER SALE

Acting for the shareholders of 2ndQuadrant on its sale to EDB, creating the world’s largest dedicated provider of PostgreSQL products and solutions.


FINANCING AND ACQUISITIONS

Acting for multiple clients in the supported living sector on the financing and acquisitions of over £150m of projects.


MBO

Acting for multiple clients on re-organisations and management buy-outs.


FINANCING

Acting for Cape Sierra Hotel Company Limited on financing the development of Hilton Freetown Cape Sierra Hotel in Sierra Leone.


CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS

Acting on over 22 successful initial public offerings/re-admissions to the Main Market, AIM and Aquis, together with fundraisings, public takeovers, demergers and de-listings.


CORPORATE RESCUES

Acting for companies and administrators on corporate rescues, reorganisations and distressed transactions.


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Recent articles

Insights

DMH Stallard advises Sterling Digital PLC on its admission to the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market

DMH Stallard acted as legal adviser to Sterling Digital plc ("Sterling") on its admission to the Access Segment of the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market.

08/12/2025

Videos

A Corporate team that adds value to business sales and purchases

Jonathan Grant and Chris Simmons provide an overview of the services our Corporate team offer.

03/09/2025

Announcements

DMH Stallard appoints Corporate Partner from Gowling WLG

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

03/06/2025

Insights

DMH Stallard advises Cairn, Optiva and GIS in Dial Square Investment’s acquisition of integrated energy transition company

DMH Stallard acts for the Nomad and Joint Brokers in Dial Square's acquisition of EnergyPathways

02/01/2024

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