European IPO markets show signs of revival
Recent string of listings offers hope after prolonged slowdown
Recent string of listings offers hope after prolonged slowdown

Deals worth $4bn raise hopes of long-awaited recovery for IPOs after drought

Bankers and lawyers cautiously optimistic that investor confidence is returning

Investment bankers embrace ‘intense’ pitching as groups in defence, tech and wider economy prepare to go public

Almost a dozen firms preparing UK flotation of a portfolio company in next 12 months

Law firms and consultants start to recruit specialists again after three-year dearth of listings work

Offering seen as signal of whether large private equity groups can begin exiting largest deals