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...

'A leader in AIM representation….Its advisers are highly sought after and the team's specialist knowledge of the natural resources and energy sectors is one of its defining features….“Really gets behind the deal and makes it easy for all concerned.”' Chambers UK 2010

No 1 legal adviser on AIM by Hemscott for both number of clients and client market capitalisation. Also No.1 legal adviser for financial clients and second overall for FTSE AIM 100 clients.

'This team provides a superb service – everyone there takes the time to understand our business and shows enough flexibility with the fees to keep us coming back.' Chambers UK 2009

“Lawrence Graham takes top slot [for number of AIM clients] for the first time. Lawrence Graham has two other boasts: it remains top of the table based on market capitalisations of clients and it is the only law firm to gain two [AIM] clients since January.” Hemscott April 2009

“…[admired for their] thorough understanding of the funds process and their commercial and efficient team work.” Chambers UK 2009

“LG worked on approximately 70 deals of which around a fifth were over £100m in value. An international focus continues to characterise the 15-partner team’s work.” The Legal 500 2008