Capital markets

Our capital markets team is recognised as one of the most active and successful in the legal sector. We specialise in IPOs, secondary offerings and rights issues and are one of the leading advisers to companies aiming to come to the Main Market and the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Our expertise is across a diverse range of sectors which include energy, renewables and cleantech, healthcare, natural resources and real estate. We have advised companies from over 60 countries around the world with particular geographical expertise in North America, South-East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and India.

We also have a strong investment funds practice and advise on ongoing Stock Exchange compliance, Financial Services and Markets Act issues and corporate governance matters, which are increasingly important following the global economic crisis.

We understand the value and importance to our clients of effective project management of the delivery of our services, across all legal disciplines, and the efficient co-ordination of our services with those of the other members of our clients' professional teams. We work alongside (and often also advise) financial intermediaries and other professionals to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of transactions for their clients.

Capital markets

We are currently listed on Morningstar as acting for 50 AIM and Main Market companies
Since AIM's inception we have acted on approximately 400 AIM transactions which have, in aggregate, raised over £5 billion, either for the companies themselves or their nomad/broker
We act or have acted for 46 Main Market companies

Capital markets

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Brazil An introduction to our services in Brazil 04 Apr 2013 DOWNLOAD PDF
Indian credentials Our Indian credentials 18 Feb 2013 DOWNLOAD PDF
South Asia credentials LG has a significant track record of advising companies and funds on cross-border capital markets and M&A transactions 18 Feb 2013 DOWNLOAD PDF
Mining and metals credentials Lawrence Graham's credentials in mining and metals 06 Feb 2013 DOWNLOAD PDF
AIM Credentials 2013 Lawrence Graham credentials advising companies in AIM 31 Jan 2013 DOWNLOAD PDF
Oil and gas credentials A summary of Lawrence Graham's oil and gas credentials 29 Jan 2013 DOWNLOAD PDF
Distinctions between listings Distinctions between premium listing, standard listing and AIM. 16 Nov 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
Capital markets Our capital markets team is recognised as one of the most active and successful in equity raisings and stock exchange transactions 16 Nov 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
Mineral resources companies note This note highlights some of the key issues that a mineral company needs to consider when contemplating such a listing. 27 Jan 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
Shareholder activism Our experience in advising both 'for' and 'against' shareholders who are pursuing an activist agenda 25 Jan 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
AIM, Offical List, SFM - investment companies Major admission criteria and continuing obligations 01 May 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

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LG advises on the largest 2012 investment company IPO LG has advised on Starwood European Real Estate Finance Limited's £228.5million initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. Jan 2013 MORE
LG advises on BlackRock North American Income Trust's £65m listing The investment funds team at Lawrence Graham LLP has advised BlackRock North American Income Trust plc on its main market listing and £65 million fundraising by way of a placing and offer for subscription. Oct 2012 MORE
PTT Exploration and Production buys Cove Energy Plc for £1.22bn Lawrence Graham LLP advises as PTT Exploration and Production buys Cove Energy Plc for £1.22bn Aug 2012 MORE
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co acquires Intasure Lawrence Graham LLP advises on Arthur J. Gallagher's acquisition of Intasure. Aug 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on AIM flotation of Praetorian Resources Ltd Lawrence Graham LLP has advised Praetorian Resources Limited (Praetorian) on its AIM market flotation this week. Jul 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advising AIM-listed COBRA Holdings Plc Lawrence Graham is advising AIM-listed COBRA Holdings Plc in relation to a recommended cash offer by Alto Intermediary Group Limited. Jul 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises Circle Holdings Plc on £47.5m secondary fundraising Lawrence Graham has advised Circle Holdings Plc on a cash placing and subscription to raise £47.5 million. Jun 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises new client The Parkmead Group Plc on recommended offer for DEO Petroleum Plc Lawrence Graham is advising new client The Parkmead Group Plc on its recommended all share offer for DEO Petroleum Plc that was announced on 28 May 2012. May 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on increased £1.2bn offer for Cove Energy International business law firm Lawrence Graham LLP is continuing to advise Cove Energy Plc in relation to a possible takeover. May 2012 MORE
Recommended cash acquisition by Liquidity Services for GoIndustry-DoveBid Plc Lawrence Graham is advising GoIndustry-DoveBid Plc in relation to a recommended cash acquisition by way of a scheme of arrangement by Liquidity Services Limited. May 2012 MORE
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co acquires majority stake in Insurance Dialogue Limited LG has advised existing client Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (Gallagher), the international insurance broking and risk management services firm, on the acquisition of 78.5 per cent of the shares of Insurance Dialogue Limited (IDL). May 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on £54m law firm acquisition LG has advised Slater & Gordon on its acquisition of Russell Jones & Walker for £54 million. Apr 2012 MORE
LG advises on £14.7 million secondary placing and capital re-organisation for Firestone Diamonds Plc LG has acted for AIM client Firestone Diamonds Plc on its £14.7 million (gross) fundraising and connected capital re-organisation. Apr 2012 MORE
LG advising Cove Energy plc on its formal sale process The LG team is being led by partners Geoff Gouriet and John Reed, and associate Sam Gray. Feb 2012 MORE
Kalahari Minerals sold for £650 million – advised by Lawrence Graham LG hs advised Kalahari Minerals Plc in its sale to Taurus Mineral, a newly incorporated company formed at the direction of CGNPC-Uranium Resources Co. Ltd and the China-Africa Development Fund, for £650 million. Feb 2012 MORE
LG advises Brewin Dolphin on the disposal of its corporate advisory & broking division Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK's largest independent private client investment managers, has completed the disposal of its corporate advisory and broking division to a new partnership called N+1 Brewin. Feb 2012 MORE
LG advises on cash offer by Acorn Global Investments Limited for Dhir India Investments Limited The offer valued DII at £7 million. LG advised on all corporate, UK tax, finance and regulatory aspects of the transaction. Jan 2012 MORE
LG advises Greenko on $70m investment from Standard Chartered LG has advised Greenko Group Plc – the AIM-traded Indian owner and operator of clean energy projects – on a US$70 million investment from Standard Chartered. Jan 2012 MORE
LG advises Kalahari Minerals LG acting for Kalahari Minerals plc in connection with a £632 million cash offer for the company's entire share capital Dec 2011 MORE
LG advises Golden Prospect Precious Metals Limited on its £18.6m capital raising on the Channel Islands Stock Exchange Partner Jeffrey Elway led the team at LG, which included corporate associate Jenna Beever. Nov 2011 MORE
LG ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients in latest Hemscott advisers guide It is the 13th consecutive quarter that LG has led on its own by market capitalisation Aug 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients Lawrence Graham ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients in latest Hemscott advisers guide. Aug 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham LLP advises Frontera Resources Corporation on its equity fundraising LG has advised Frontera Resources Corporation on its equity fundraising, SEDA facility, debt restructuring and redomicile to the Cayman Islands Jul 2011 MORE
LG advises international forestry investment company on $67 million placement and CISX listing LG has advised The Forest Company Limited in relation to its third private placement with a value of $67 million. Jun 2011 MORE
LG advises Cape Plc on proposed new international holding company and move to the LSE market Lawrence Graham LLP is advising AIM-listed Cape plc on its step up from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and its simultaneous restructuring by way of a scheme of arrangement. May 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on Dolphin Capital Investors $40m convertible bond issue The Investment Funds team at Lawrence Graham LLP ("LG"), the international business law firm, has advised existing client Dolphin Capital Investors Limited ("Dolphin") on the issue of US$40 million of convertible bonds. Mar 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises Kalahari Minerals on CGNPGs £756m takeover bid LG has acted for Kalahari Minerals in connection with a £756 million possible cash offer for the company's entire share capital by Chinese state-owned CGNPG Uranium Resources Co. Mar 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham ranked as top legal adviser to AIM clients LG has been named as the top legal adviser to AIM clients in the latest Hemscott Advisers Rankings Guide. Feb 2011 MORE
LG advises on four AIM deals involving African natural resource companies LG advises on four AIM deals involving African natural resource companies. Jan 2011 MORE
LG advises on fast track AIM admission and £20m fundraisings Lawrence Graham has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities plc on two AIM-related transactions. Dec 2010 MORE
Lawrence Graham recognised for "sterling performance" as it almost doubles AIM clients within five years LG has been named top legal adviser to AIM-listed clients in the 5th Anniversary Hemscott Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide. Dec 2010 MORE
LG advises Cenkos on £18m oil and gas placing LG has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities Plc in relation to a fundraising for Canadian oil and gas company Caza Oil & Gas, Inc. Nov 2010 MORE
LG advises on £110m AIM secondary fundraising for Cove Energy plc LG has acted for AIM client Cove Energy Plc on its £110 million (gross) fundraising. Nov 2010 MORE
AIM listed Clipper Windpower Plc acquired by United Technologies Corporation LG is acting for Clipper Windpower Plc on its proposed recommended cash acquisition by United Technologies Corporation. Nov 2010 MORE
Lawrence Graham consolidates its position as top AIM legal adviser LG has been named top legal adviser to AIM clients in the Hemscott rankings for the third quarter of 2010. It is the sixth consecutive quarter that it has held this position. Nov 2010 MORE
LG advises international AIM listed mining company on takeover LG has acted for Firestone Diamonds Plc on its takeover by way of a scheme of arrangement of Kopane Diamond Developments Plc. Oct 2010 MORE
LG India focus pays further dividend with major AIM IPO LG has advised nominated adviser Arden Partners Plc in connection with a £37 million AIM IPO for Indian outsourcing and call centre operator iEnergizer. Sep 2010 MORE
LG advises international investment property company on £35m placing and open offer and firm placing LG has advised Japan Residential Investment Company Limited on a £35 million fundraising by way of a placing and open offer and firm placing. Jun 2010 MORE
LG advises international forestry investment company on $126 million placement LG has advised The Forest Company Limited in relation to its second private placement of $126 million. Jun 2010 MORE
Lawrence Graham consolidates position as top AIM legal adviser LG remains top legal adviser to AIM clients in the Hemscott rankings for the second quarter of 2010. May 2010 MORE
LG advises on AIM listing for Brazilian retail focused real estate company LG has advised Squarestone Brasil Limited on its admission to AIM and £28.2 million fundraising. Apr 2010 MORE
Indian power company KSK Power moves from AIM to LSE Main Market LG has advised KSK Power Ventur plc in connection with its move up from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange by way of a standard listing. Apr 2010 MORE
LG advises on fundraising for international natural resources AIM company LG has acted for AIM client Cove Energy Plc on a fundraising which will take the aggregate funds raised by the company since last summer to over £70 million. Mar 2010 MORE
LG advises leading AIM listed Indian renewable energy company on £72 million placing LG has advised Greenko Group PLC on a £72 million fundraising by way of a placing of ordinary shares by Arden Partners plc and Mirabaud Securities LLP. Mar 2010 MORE
LG advises on international superconductor energy technology company fundraising LG has advised AIM client Zenergy Power plc on a secondary fundraising of £20 million. Feb 2010 MORE
LG advises Cenkos on fundraisings LG has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities Plc on two fundraisings for Entertainment One Ltd and Optare plc. Feb 2010 MORE
LG advises on a $270 million deal for wind energy client LG has advised Clipper Windpower Plc on a US$270 million transaction with United Technologies Corporation. Jan 2010 MORE

Capital markets

Recommended by The Legal 500 UK as a leading firm for small and mid-cap flotations. The guide states "Lawrence Graham LLP is 'among the leading firms' for AIM work". Recommended by Chambers UK as a leading firm for capital markets: AIM.

Hemscott: No 1 legal adviser on AIM for client market capitalisation. FTSE total AIM - 5th anniversary: No 1 legal adviser by market capitalisation and total number of clients.

"Having established itself as a leading force in the market, this firm continues to enjoy and develop highly productive relationships with AIM clients on both a domestic and an international basis. The practice is renowned for its 'strength and depth across the team' as well as the cross-border capacity of its lawyers. The firm is able to assist clients through every stage of the AIM lifecycle, from admission to entry into the main market to M&A activity. Lawyers recently advised Cape on its move up to the main market as well as a complex restructuring requiring the input of the firm's tax and banking departments. Natural resources, oil & gas and mining clients have provided a healthy volume of work for the team this year, with notable names including Greenko Group, Patagonia Gold and Kalahari Minerals." - Chambers UK 2013

"This firm continues to be recognised as one of the leaders in the AIM market, having advised on more than 260 AIM transactions since AIM's inception." - Chambers UK

"Lawrence Graham LLP's AIM practice has become a market leader and has reaped some lucrative instructions on the mining side." - The Legal 500 UK

"Lawrence Graham LLP assists clients in the energy and natural resources sectors, and is regularly instructed by Indian clients." - The Legal 500 UK

"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

Lawrence Graham is ranked number 1 legal adviser to AIM companies by Morningstar In its 5th anniversary edition, Hemscott ranked Lawrence Graham as the number 1 legal adviser to AIM companies