McDermott Advises on the £30 Million Equity Fundraising for Development Securities PLC

LONDON (July 29, 2004) — The international law firm of McDermott Will & Emery has advised Collins Stewart (as sponsor) on the £30 million equity fundraising by Development Securities PLC.

Development Securities PLC, the property development and investment company, announced that it intends to raise £30 million by way of a firm placing and a placing and open offer, both fully underwritten by Collins Stewart.  Development Securities PLC plan to use the fundraising for opportunities early in the property development cycle.

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