In this edition of UK Equity Capital Markets Insights, we report on proposals to refresh the rules for companies on AIM following the introduction last year of new Listing Rules for Main Market companies; an update from the...more
On 7 April 2025, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) published a discussion paper ‘Shaping the Future of AIM’ (Discussion Paper) inviting feedback on proposals to develop the overall AIM market framework and update the AIM Rules...more
The ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of London’s markets, AIM has been a central feature of UK capital markets for the last 30 years providing growing companies with access to capital and liquidity. ...more
The London Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) has publicly censured and fined an AIM company £580,000 for breach of Rule 13 (the related party transaction rules) and Rule 31 of the AIM Rules for Companies (liaison with the...more
Executive pay has been a hot topic for a number of years but the uncertainty created by the pandemic has resulted in an increased level of scrutiny of public company pay decisions and revised related proxy voting...more
The London Stock Exchange has published Inside AIM on temporary measures to support AIM companies and nominated advisers (nomads) through the current challenges. It has also written to nomads on the publication of prelims,...more
London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) have announced that until further notice, AIM Regulation will be applying discretion to the application of certain AIM Rules for companies and the AIM Rules for nominated advisers...more
Despite the cash box being a structure which has seldom been used since March 2015 due to concerns raised by investor bodies, the urgent need for cash in uncertain times may lead to a revival of this once popular structure. ...more
Guide to the eligibility requirements and continuing obligations of admitting securities to the UK's key equity capital markets. The UK has always been a popular destination for UK and overseas companies who are looking to...more
On 11 December 2019, a Regulation amending the Market Abuse Regulation and the Prospectus Regulation was published. The aim of these amendments is to increase the attractiveness of SME Growth Markets by reducing some of the...more
Hogan Lovells has prepared a roadmap of the key issues to consider when planning your listing in London. ...more
Hogan Lovells Guide to the eligibility requirements and continuing obligations of admitting securities to the Premium, Standard and High Growth segments of the Main Market and AIM – (updated as at August 2019). ...more
New practical guidance for nominated advisers (Nomads) on the staffing of their corporate finance functions has been published by the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to enable Nomads to fulfil their obligations under the AIM...more
The London Stock Exchange has published two editions of Inside AIM on (i) the staffing of Nominated Advisers and (ii) the AIM Designated Market Route. Staffing of Nominated Advisers (nomads) - This edition of Inside...more
We set out in the attached Newsletter a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place in the second half of 2018 and their impact on M&A transactions. This review looks at these...more
A monthly newsletter covering topics of interest in the field of UK corporate law including mergers and acquisitions, listed companies, equity capital markets, corporate governance and general company law. ...more
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has announced that its new AIM Rules for Companies (AIM Rules) and AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers (Nomad Rules) will come into force on 30 March 2018. ...more
A monthly newsletter covering topics of interest in the field of UK corporate law including mergers and acquisitions, listed companies, equity capital markets, corporate governance and general company law....more
Hogan Lovells Guide to the eligibility requirements and continuing obligations of admitting securities to the Premium, Standard and High Growth segments of the Main Market and AIM – (updated as at 1 January 2018). ...more
Our corporate law horizon spotter looks ahead at the regulatory agenda for 2018 and 2019 and highlights the key items which may affect you and your business. If you have any queries on anything on the horizon, speak to your...more
The London Stock Exchange published AIM Notice 47 ("Notice") on 13 October 2017 in respect of the requirement that all AIM companies with securities admitted to trading on AIM obtain a Legal Entity Identifier ("LEI") code. It...more
The new rules are designed to improve the availability of information during the UK IPO process. Key Points: ..New rules will be introduced from 1 July 2018 to change the timing and sequencing of the availability of...more