Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has today announced the appointment of leading equity capital markets (ECM) practitioner and US qualified partner, David Boles, who will join its Global Transactions practice and ECM team in London. A market-leading practitioner on capital markets and securities regulation matters, Boles will join Freshfields from US firm Cooley. Boles advises issuers, investment banks and investors on initial public offerings, private placements and other equity capital markets transactions across Europe, including US listings by foreign private issuers. He has extensive experience representing clients active in a wide range of areas, including life sciences, technology, e-commerce, financial services, fintech, retail and consumer. Boles will work closely with London partners Chris Mort, Julian Makin, Doug Smith, Tom Godwin and colleagues across the firm to drive forward the growth of Freshfields’ market-leading ECM practice. Partner Chris Mort said: “We look forward to working closely with David to strengthen further our leading equity capital markets practice. David’s focus on helping European companies list, either in their home market or in the US, coupled with our recent capital markets partner hires in New York and Silicon Valley, will put us in a fantastic position to advise companies, owners, and investment banks wherever they choose to list. In addition, David’s experience advising in the technology and life sciences industries will serve as an important adjunct as they align with two of our firm’s growth areas and are sectors in which IPOs are an important part of our offering.” Sarah Solum, US Managing Partner and Head of US Capital Markets, said: “We are delighted to welcome David to our growing capital markets team. His impressive experience and ability to advise European companies on US listings make him the ideal addition to our active practice, which sits within an elite, globally integrated law firm. Our strategic focus on delivering excellent client service means ensuring we provide high quality talent that differentiates our capital markets practice in the US and beyond.” London Transactions Head, Andrew Hutchings, commented: “I am delighted to welcome David, a leading individual for equity capital markets and securities regulation work, to our Global Transactions practice. Our ECM practice is an integral part of our offering. David’s appointment is part of our strategic priority to continue delivering excellent client service across jurisdictions and capture the opportunities ahead.”