Robert Bines-Black
Biography
Robert Bines-Black is a London-based partner in Haynes Boone’s Corporate Practice Group, specialising in equity capital markets and public and private M&A. He has led equity fundraisings, public company flotations, takeovers and reorganizations. He advises UK-based and international issuers—spanning U.S., Canadian and Australian companies—on London listings and cross-border equity offerings, with notable experience in natural resources, renewables, healthcare and technology sectors. His position on the Aquis Advisory Panel and in‑depth understanding of both AIM and Main Market listing regimes positions him to guide clients through complex listing and post-listing compliance processes.
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- Leading international listings and IPOs on both the Main Market and AIM, including the listing of a C$6 billion market cap Canadian company, a US$400 million market cap resource US company and a cybersecurity company.
- Acting on reverse takeovers, including for the sellers of a sustainable building solutions company.
- Advising on a wide range of secondary fundraisings, acting for both company and advisers. This includes advising on equity fundraisings of £90 million for a transitional energy client and £40 million for a renewable energy client in a series of placings between 2021 and 2024.
- Advising on Rule 9 waivers, tender offers, convertible loan note issuances, shareholder requisitions and corporate reorganizations.
- M&A experience includes acting on both buy and sale side on a number of share and asset purchases.
Some of these representations were handled by Robert prior to joining Haynes Boone.
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- Recognized in The Legal 500 UK, Legalese, Corporate and Commercial 2024
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Education
- CPE and LPC, College of Law Bloomsbury, 2012
- B.A. (Hons), English, University of Oxford, 2008
Admissions
- England and Wales
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What types of capital markets transactions do you handle?
I lead equity capital markets transactions including IPOs on London’s Main Market, AIM and Aquis, secondary placings, and cross-border listings for international issuers.
Have you worked on dual listings or international equity offerings?
Yes, I’ve acted on London listings for international issuers as well as dual and cross-border equity offerings. Most recently, I acted on the $13 billion London listing of Fermi America which simultaneously listed on Nasdaq.
Which industry sectors do you focus on?
I frequently advise clients in the natural resources, renewables, healthcare and technology sectors.
What differentiates your approach to London market listings?
As a member of the Aquis Advisory Panel, and with experience in the AIM and Main Market markets, I have a depth of knowledge on the path to IPO and how to navigate the legal and regulatory environment. I also work closely with my colleagues in the US on all US-focused aspects of transactions.
Do you handle M&A in addition to capital markets?
Yes, I also manage public and private M&A, including takeovers, share and asset acquisitions, and reorganizations alongside equity capital markets work.
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