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Connor Cahalane

Partner

Connor is a Partner in RPC’s Corporate team, specialising in public companies. He has over 20 years’ experience advising UK-listed businesses and acts for boards, general counsel and finance directors of listed and private companies. Connor acts for companies on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market and AIM, and for private companies, shareholders, investment funds and financial institutions. His work spans UK and cross-border transactions across Europe, the US and Asia, with particular depth in the technology and consumer and retail sectors. He has extensive experience engaging with the Financial Conduct Authority and the Takeover Panel on regulatory matters.

"I help clients navigate public markets with clear, practical advice on even the most complex issues.”

Connor advises on:

  • Public takeovers and private M&A, including compliance with the UK Takeover Code
  • IPOs, placings, open offers, rights issues, and other equity capital markets transactions
  • Ongoing obligations under the UK Listing Rules, the AIM Rules, the Market Abuse Regulation, the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, and the UK prospectus regime
  • Corporate governance, annual general meetings, and shareholder engagement
  • Environmental, social and governance disclosure and boardroom risk

Connor's recent work highlights:

Advised Frasers Group plc on its €1.98bn takeover offer for HUGO BOSS.

Advised Ceres Power Holdings plc, a developer of fuel cells and electrolysis technologies, on its listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, and its £100m capital raise.

Advised Pyrrho Investments Limited in a landmark case involving MWB Group. This was the most significant case ever handled by the UK's Takeover Panel in which it made its first ever statutory order requiring compensation to be paid to shareholders.

Advised ADVFN plc, an AIM quoted provider of market information to retail investors, on its placing and open offer of ordinary shares.

Advised DG Innovate, a research and development company focusing on electric vehicle drive and energy storage technologies, on its reverse takeover with Path Investments plc and listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.


Directory quotes

"Connor Cahalane is on top of all the complex details around organizational governance and explains this in a clear, simple, and engaging way to all stakeholders." - Legal 500 UK 2027

"The team, and Connor Cahalane in particular, has consistently demonstrated a highly commercial, pragmatic, and responsive approach. What makes the practice stand out is the combination of strategic thinking, strong legal expertise, and a genuine understanding of business realities, particularly in fast-moving and complex corporate environments." - Legal 500 UK 2027

"Connor Cahalane and Karen Hendy are highly knowledgeable with strong commercial pragmatism in their approach. They are trusted and respected and can be relied on for exceptional support and guidance." - Legal 500 UK 2027

“Excellent legal knowledge and judgement, delivered to clients in a way that is immediately useful.” - Legal 500 UK 2026

 

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