Capital Markets: AIM | UK

Fieldfisher has a well-regarded department that advises a client base composed of corporate, NOMADS and brokers. It is regularly instructed to act on AIM IPOs, and secondary offerings. The team is particularly strong in the energy and natural resources sector, with other notable expertise in the healthcare and tech industries.

Gowling WLG has a strong team that provides listed companies and NOMADs from across the globe with well-regarded counsel on AIM matters. The team has a vast depth of experience advising on IPOs, particularly in the mining and technology sectors. It is also adept at advising on secondary fund-raising and transactional matters.

Osborne Clarke has a full-service corporate team that is well regarded for its expertise in AIM-related matters. It represents an enviable clientele, including listed companies, NOMADs and investment banks. The team is active on high-value AIM IPOs, fund-raisings and public M&A, and is particularly noted for its strength in the technology, media and energy sectors.

Addleshaw Goddard is active across a swathe of sophisticated AIM-related ECM transactions, including flotations and secondary offerings. It advises listed companies, brokers and NOMADs across the technology, financial services and gaming sectors. It also handles takeover assignments and M&A. With its capital market experts based throughout its network of offices, the team is able to advise clients on AIM issues across the UK.

The team at Pinsent Masons has broad capital markets expertise and handles a large number of AIM transactions in the technology, life sciences and energy sectors. It represents listed companies, NOMADs and brokers across the full range of corporate matters.

Stephenson Harwood has a broad ECM offering with strong cross-border abilities, particularly for deals involving East Asian-based groups. The team advises NOMAD and issuer clients across various AIM transactions, including IPOs, secondary offerings, reverse takeovers and alternative fund-raising. The group is active in a range of sectors, including banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, technology and life sciences.

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 sector, including issuers, NOMADs and brokers. It has an impressive global reach, with work spanning the Middle East, Africa and the USA.

Haynes and Boone offers legal support across a range of ECM matters in sectors including energy, technology and mining. Clients include AIM-listed companies and brokers, and the team assists with IPOs and secondary offerings.

Hill Dickinson's capital markets team is experienced in advising on the full spectrum of AIM matters including IPOs and fund-raisings. It acts for a range of corporates, brokers, nominated advisers and sponsors. The team is able to advise clients on cross-border mandates, with notable expertise in emerging markets matters.

K&L Gates advises on complex cross-border transactions, particularly those involving Australia and the USA. The team utilises its global network in supporting domestic companies, as well as clients with assets based abroad. It has strength in a number of sectors, including biotech, pharmaceuticals and technology, and frequently assists with IPOs, takeovers and secondary placings.

Squire Patton Boggs houses a respected team that is highly capable in AIM transactions. The lawyers are particularly experienced in the energy and natural resources market, and have demonstrated strong capability on cross-border deals.

Travers Smith has a robust capital markets team that is consistently instructed to assist with AIM IPOs, secondary offerings and ancillary issues. It acts for companies, NOMADs and underwriters both in the UK and internationally, with experience across a wide spectrum of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, financial services and retail.

Druces boasts a highly-regarded AIM practice, with particular expertise in relation to natural resources. The team regularly acts company-side on transactions, including IPOs and secondary listings.

Fladgate's capital markets team is notable for the breadth of its work. It advises companies, brokers and NOMADs on everything from IPOs to secondary listings. The team is adept at advising on deals with cross-border elements.

Penningtons Manches Cooper is a full-service team that advises on a range of AIM transactions, including IPOs and financings. The team is noted for its proficiency across a range of industries, such as life sciences and technology.

Shoosmith's ECM team acts for a range of clients on the sponsors, NOMAD and brokers side. It regularly assists across a range of AIM transactions, including IPOs and fundraisings. It also has strong capabilities in the healthcare and health tech sectors.