Capital Markets: AIM | UK

Fieldfisher has a well-regarded department offering valued advice across numerous sectors, for a client base composed of NOMADs, major corporations and brokers. It is regularly instructed to act on sophisticated AIM IPOs, secondary offerings, takeovers and restructurings. Particularly strong in the energy and natural resources sector, with other notable expertise in the healthcare and tech industries. The team advises groups based in the UK and elsewhere.

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 houses a deep bench of specialists advising on a range of ECM deals, and it is adept at dealing with both domestic and cross-border transactions. It represents listed companies, NOMADs and brokers across the full range of corporate matters.

Gowling 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. Its also adept at advising on secondary fund-raising and transactional matters.

K&L Gates advises on complex cross-border transactions, particularly those involving Australia or 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.

Osborne Clarke has a full-service corporate team that is reputed for its specialism 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 noted for its strength in the technology and media sectors, as well as in relation to energy sector matters.

Stephenson Harwood has a broad ECM offering with strong cross-border abilities, particularly in relation to 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.

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 from the UK, as well as those based elsewhere. It possesses experience working with companies across a wide spectrum of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, financial services and retail.

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. Also advises on takeover assignments and M&A. The team is capable of advising clients on AIM issues all over the UK because of its capital market experts based throughout its network of offices.

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.

Memery Crystal offers legal support across a range of ECM matters, in a range of sectors including energy, technology and mining. Clients include AIM-listed companies and brokers, and the team works with these groups on IPOs and secondary offerings. Also advises a number of NOMADs. Internationally known for AIM expertise and advises companies around the world on these matters.

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.

BCLP has an excellent reputation for handling AIM listings and secondary offerings in a host of sectors, particularly energy, leisure and real estate. Its global presence ensures the firm is well placed to oversee cross-border mandates, and the team is notable for its work in jurisdictions such as Israel and the USA. Clients include heavyweight issuers and NOMADs.

Charles Russell Speechlys has well-rounded capital markets expertise, with strength in the real estate, energy and technology sectors. The team advises on IPOs and secondary offerings for banks, brokers and corporations. It also has expertise in advising clients on regulatory matters and AIM rules. Notable for its knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa and its work for AIM clients with interests there.

DLA Piper has a well-regarded ECM team that is able to leverage the firm's national and international network of offices to advise on a full range of AIM matters. The team works on domestic and cross-border issues, as well as dual listings, and regularly represents underwriting banks and NOMADs, as well as AIM-listed companies.

Fox Williams has a wide-ranging practice spanning the gamut of AIM matters. The team is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border matters. Regularly acts for nominated advisers and brokers, with additional experience advising AIM-listed companies and shareholders. Notable sector expertise in technology, energy and financial services, among others.

Norton Rose Fulbright has a broad practice and represents a vast portfolio of clients in sophisticated AIM transactions. The team regularly works with listed companies, those seeking listing and brokers. The team has strong capabilities domestically and cross-border, with noted proficiency in the commodities, energy and technology sectors. It frequently advises on IPOs, acquisitions and fund-raisings.

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.