Capital Markets: AIM
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Email address
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(020) 7415 6000About
Provided by Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird's International Equity Capital Markets Group comprises experienced corporate lawyers from across the firm with a focus on advising clients involved in public security-related transactions.
The Group advises both multinational and domestic public (or quasi-public) companies, together with investment banks and other financial advisers, on all manner of transactions, including public takeovers, acquisitions or disposals, IPOs and secondary issues, such as rights issues and non-pre-emptive issues.
We also advise on day-to-day regulatory compliance obligations, including advice on applicable listing rules, market regulation such as insider dealing legislation and on corporate governance issues. We routinely advise on the application of differing governance rules across multiple jurisdictions. We frequently advise US corporations and work on European matters (including investigations) that could give rise to Sarbanes-Oxley considerations.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird has an experienced AIM group capable of advising on IPOs, secondary fund-raisings and M&A transactions. Its clients are drawn from the utilities, media and healthcare sectors. The team is also notable for its work for listed companies in the energy and natural resources sector. It represents listed companies and NOMADs, and is capable of advising clients on cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird advised on the £18.5 million AIM IPO of MircoSalt.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird is very efficient, technically aware of all the legal details and presents a great understanding of the commercial aspects."
"When issues arise Bird & Bird is able to address them in a prompt manner."
"Bird & Bird is very efficient, technically aware of all the legal details and presents a great understanding of the commercial aspects."
"When issues arise Bird & Bird is able to address them in a prompt manner."
Notable Practitioners
Clive Hopewell is head of international capital markets at Bird & Bird. He is adept at assisting clients with IPOs, secondary fund-raisings and other AIM transactions. His clients include banks and brokers.
"Clive is a very knowledgeable and seasoned dealmaker who is hugely well-connected."
"Clive is an excellent lawyer."
"Clive is a very good relationship lawyer and is always a pleasure to work with."
Michael Dawes is respected in the market for his mining-focused AIM practice. He advises clients on their admission to AIM and on fund-raisings.
"Michael Dawes provides very quick analysis tailored to the AIM market."