Ashurst and Herbies advise on JJB rights issue

Ashurst and Herbert Smith have secured the top advisory roles in the proposed £100m rights issue by retail chain JJB Sports. JJB called on regular adviser Herbert Smith for the share placing and open offer, which is subject to a shareholder vote on 29 October. The Herbert Smith team was led by corporate partner Will Pearce, supported by US securities partner Alex Bafi and corporate partner Gareth Roberts.

Ashurst and Herbies advise on JJB rights issue thelawyer.com Thu, Oct 15, 2009