Capital Markets: AIM
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
0207 242 1212About
Provided by Dentons
Mid-market IPO and secondary fundraising work on AIM is our sweet spot. We act across sectors for corporate issuers, NOMADs and brokers.
We act for a string of corporate issuers on AIM and a large number of nomads and brokers, including: Cenkos Securities, BMO Capital Markets, Canaccord Genuity, Investec, Strand Hanson, N+1 Singer, Grant Thornton, Peel Hunt, Liberum Capital, Stifel Nicolaus Europe, Smith & Williamson, Hannam & Partners, finnCap, SP Angel, Shorecap, Panmure Gordon and Allenby Capital.
In addition to our strong UK position, we have advised on a high calibre of deals across multiple jurisdictions - this ability to work on cross border transactions using our own offices locally around the globe sets us apart. We have US securities expertise in our London office which gives us a significant advantage on mid-market deals, where we can provide an efficient joined up UK/US service without needing to rely on outside counsel.
Notable market recognition from ECMi 's Full Year (2019) Legal League Table rankings: We are ranked 7th for Legal Advisers by Volume on AIM.
Chambers Review
Dentons has a capable team that is noted for its work in mid-market IPOs and secondary fund-raising. It acts for clients across the space, including issuers, NOMADs and brokers. Impressive global reach, with work spanning the Middle East, Africa and the USA.
Work Highlights
- Dentons advised SCF Partners on its £22 million strategic investment in AIM-listed Tekmar Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Dentons team is adept at distilling issues down into what’s really important and providing targeted advice to resolve issues quickly and efficiently."
"Dentons are easy to get hold of and very responsive."
"Dentons' advice is always pragmatic and deal-specific, reflecting the realities of the situation."
"The Dentons team is adept at distilling issues down into what’s really important and providing targeted advice to resolve issues quickly and efficiently."
"Dentons are easy to get hold of and very responsive."
"Dentons' advice is always pragmatic and deal-specific, reflecting the realities of the situation."
Notable Practitioners
Neil Nicholson is a corporate lawyer who has a respected practice advising clients on AIM IPOs and share placings.
"Neil is able to cut through the noise and get to the heart of the issue efficiently."
"Neil is an extremely hands-on partner, and provides exceptionally commercial, detailed advice on complex matters."
Verity Kent has experience assisting clients with a range of capital markets matters. She often handles AIM IPOs and share placings.
"Verity has excellent knowledge of the AIM rules and is a great help in navigating this complex landscape."
"Verity is a really safe pair of hands and provides generally excellent, commercial advice."