For private companies looking to grow and build their business, initial public offerings (IPOs) are still a great way to raise money for future expansion, and can be achieved without the potential restrictions or loss of control that can come with taking investment from private equity funders / funds.

A guide to completing an IPO or other admission to AIM.

A guide to completing an IPO or other admission to the main market or growth market of the Aquis Stock Exchange.

Cross-border private M&A deals between UK sellers and US buyers were on the rise in 2024 and are predicted to continue to rise during 2025. These transactions bring compelling opportunities: UK sellers can tap into substantial US capital, while US buyers gain a foothold in the European market.

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have seen a significant surge in the popularity in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue following the latest Budget announcements on 30 October 2024.

ECCTA comes into force in stages and this article aims to provide a concise overview of what changes have been introduced, what are the upcoming changes and how to prepare for them. Organisations should be aware of these changes to ensure compliance and avoid the risks of penalties.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”) has introduced a number of reforms to Companies House in March this year. One of the Act’s aims is to improve corporate transparency and enhance the role of Companies House.

In our latest review we reflect on some notable developments and trends in UK corporate and commercial law.

The UK government has been exploring a programme of wide-ranging reforms to the listing regime since 2020. This was driven in part by market feedback indicating that the UK listing regime was regarded as overly burdensome and deterring companies from listing in the UK.

In the second part of our year end recap, we reflect on some of the more notable developments of the past 12 months in the areas of Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance and Business Crime.