Rebecca Ferguson

Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson | Corporate Transaction Specialist | Hot 100 Lawyer | Talks about Green Finance, ESG, Energy and Natural Resources

London, England, United Kingdom

About

I am a corporate partner at Womble Bond Dickinson with specialist knowledge of green finance, ESG, energy, and natural resources. I love the intellectual challenge of the law and the way that the law can be used to solve business issues. I have substantial expertise in advising on a diverse range of corporate transactions. My extensive experience includes: • Substantial expertise in advising on corporate transactions • Extensive experience in guiding clients through: o IPOs o RTOs o Secondary offerings on AIM and the main market of the London Stock Exchange • Involvement in public and private M&A • Expertise in fundraisings • Experience in joint ventures and reorganisations Taking the lead on complex and high-profile transactions, I collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary deal teams and other professional advisers, ensuring efficient execution in accordance with my client's instructions and with minimal complexity. I love the intellectual challenge of law and the way that law can be used to solve business issues. I work across diverse sectors, and I am a member of the Womble Bond Dickinson’s Energy & Natural Resources and Professional Practices Groups. I am proud to have been recognised as a Hot 100 Lawyer in 2018 for my accomplishments in the field. As we move towards Energy Transition and with corporate governance being an overarching theme in my work, I am committed to understanding and helping my clients navigate the complex and diverse subject of ESG. Outside of work, I like to run, walk the dog, drink wine, support Man U and generally keep up with all my fabulous family and friends.

Experience

  • Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Partner at Ince & Co.
    Apr 2014 - Feb 2023 · 8 yrs 11 mos

  • Partner at Davenport Lyons
    Nov 1999 - Apr 2014 · 14 yrs 6 mos

  • Solicitor at Herbert Smith
    Jan 1996 - Nov 1999 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Clifford Chance LLP (8 yrs 4 mos)
    • Solicitor
      Sep 1989 - Dec 1995 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    • Trainee Solicitor
      Sep 1987 - Sep 1989 · 2 yrs 1 mo