. Travers Smith, led by head of corporate finance Spencer Summerfield, advised LSL Property Services on its flotation on the London Stock Exchange and a placing of ordinary shares to raise £81m. Ashurst, led by corporate partner Paul Gadd, advised NM Rothschild as sponsor, ABN Amro Rothschild as global co-ordinator and bookrunner, and Hoare Govett and Numis Securities as joint brokers.

. Stephenson Harwood, led by corporate associate Elizabeth Appleford, advised Prospect Epicure J-REIT Value Fund in relation to its £101m initial public offering on the Alternative Investment Market. Travers Smith head of corporate finance Spencer Summerfield advised Panmure Gordon (Broking) as nomad and broker.