LG. Lawyers

AIM

Seeking admission to AIM is a significant step for any company to take. In addition to a flotation, you may also be considering a trade sale, private capital or joint venture.

Comparing these various opportunities can be difficult, we can help you to weigh up the advantages of each.

LG has been active in the AIM market since it started in 1995. We know the market's professional advisers and can help you select the right members for your team. Our growing international practice means we have the experience to advise companies operating throughout the globe.

We can advise you on...

Handling the pre-flotation legal due diligence and any required capital reconstruction
Advising on the drafting of the AIM admission document
Negotiating the terms of any placing or underwriting agreement between the Company, its Directors and Broker
Negotiating the terms of the ongoing advisory agreement between the Nominated Adviser and the Company
Advising the Directors on their responsibilities as directors of a company whose shares are traded on AIM
Preparing Directors' service contracts and employee's share participation schemes if required
Giving general advice that may be required in relation to matters arising out of the flotation

We also advise companies on listing on the Official List.

Don't just take our word for it...

"Recommended law firm for AIM transactions" IFLR 2008

"2006 was another successful year for LG…The team enjoyed an increase in international instructions" The Legal 500 2007

"The newly rebranded LG is a serious presence in the mid-tier corporate and commercial property markets. Notable for its international focus" The Legal 500 2007

"The newly rebranded LG is a serious presence…Notable for its international focus" The Legal 500 2007

"[LG] features highly in small- and mid-cap flotations, having handled some 18 IPOs in 2006, and shows well in the main M&A tables." The Legal 500 2007

"a top-tier firm for private client, focusing on ultra-high-net-worth individuals requiring multi-jurisdictional advice" The Legal 500 2007

"One of a handful of firms to have made a great success of its AIM practice. LG is known for putting “really solid teams on deals - people who aren’t afraid to put in the long hours '.” Chambers UK 2008

Ranked top tier in Chambers Europe 2007 for Corporate M&A/AIM

"This is a 'professional, smart and deep' outfit that fields 'focused, sensible and effective' lawyers with “genuine depth” on great mid-market work" Chambers Europe, 2007: Corporate M&A/AIM

The firm was recently recognised for its AIM work at The Lawyer Awards 2007, Second Runner-up, Corporate Team of the Year: "LG advised on a raft of transactions on AIM in 2006. The firm floated VinaLand, a Cayman-incorporated company that invests in real estate opportunities in Vietnam. Led by Corporate Partner Nick Heather, the firm won the instruction on the back of its relationship with Hong Kong-based Pacific Alliance Group."

LG is named 'Top legal adviser' by market capitalisation and profit of its clients in the June 2007 Hemscott League Tables.