Recognitions
Zoë Ashcroft Named One of The Lawyer’s “Hot 100”
Recognitions
Zoë Ashcroft Named One of The Lawyer’s “Hot 100”
January 26, 2015
Winston & Strawn partner Zoë Ashcroft was recognized in The Lawyer’s Hot 100, an annual list of 100 lawyers who stand out for their work in 2015.
The Lawyer notes that Ms. Ashcroft “has been hailed [for her role in helping to develop] the template for African IPOs since advising SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Plc on its first-of-its-kind dual listing on the London and Lagos stock exchanges in April last year.” Ms. Ashcroft has also advised SEPLAT on financing and acquiring Niger Delta oil mining leases from Eni, Shell, and Total.” And also comments on her role as part of the team representing Sterne, Agee & Leach in its acquisition of Yorvik Partners and advised JD Norman Industries on a cross-border acquisition, working on both the financing and the acquisition.
Ms. Ashcroft is one of the founding partners of Winston & Strawn’s London office. She concentrates her practice on cross-border matters and leads the firm’s business and finance practice in London.