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UK Capital Markets: London Stock Exchange launches market discussion on the future of AIM

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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

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London Stock Exchange Discussion Paper - Shaping the Future of AIM

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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

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Obtaining a Secondary Listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange

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This eUpdate focuses on the eligibility requirements, process and continuing obligations for a company with a primary listing in a jurisdiction outside the UK which is seeking a secondary listing on the Main Market of the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Are UK-Listed Companies Paying the Price for Executive Talent?

A key factor in recent discussions on revitalising London’s place as a capital markets and financial services hub has been a renewed attention on executive compensation. Recent comments made by Julia Hoggett, the CEO of the...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Former Non-Executive Chairman of UK-Listed Company Fined for Unlawfully Disclosing Inside Information as a Result of Negligence

Christopher Gent, a former CEO of Vodafone Group plc and non-executive Chairman of GlaxoSmithKline plc, was appointed as the non-executive Chairman of ConvaTec Group Plc (“ConvaTec”), a company admitted to trading on the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Wide-Ranging Reforms of UK Capital Markets: A Watershed Moment?

Takeaways - Responding to a decline in the London Stock Exchange’s global market share of IPOs and other fundraising, a string of government-commissioned reports prompted proposals to reform the U.K.’s listing rules and...more

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London Stock Exchange guide to climate reporting

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Building on the work of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the London Stock Exchange has created a practical guide to help listed and AIM companies effectively disclose and communicate their...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Proposed Rules May Attract More Companies With Dual-Class Share Structures to London Stock Exchange

London’s recent notable technology IPOs prove that European markets offer tech companies opportunities to achieve multibillion-dollar valuations and to meet their founders’ requirements. In an attempt to increase the number...more

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UK Listings Review: Do New Recommendations Change The Game For Tech And Life Sciences Companies?

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The review of the UK Listing Rules was launched by HM Treasury (the Treasury) late last year and has made a number of wide-ranging recommendations of relevance for our tech and life sciences clients who have ambitions to go...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Independent Review Provides Recommendations for Improving UK Listing Regime

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The recommended reforms aim to make the UK’s listing regime more competitive while maintaining high standards of corporate governance, shareholder rights, and transparency. A new independent review (the Review), led by Lord...more

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London Stock Exchange – AIM company public censure and fine

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The London Stock Exchange (‘LSE’) has agreed a public censure and fine of £300,000 with Yü Group plc for breach of Rules 10 and 31 of the AIM Rules for Companies which occurred when the company disclosed inaccurate financial...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

ESG in 2020: A Half-Year Review

Interest in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies of companies and their impact on the wider community has continued to increase amongst institutional investors, retail shareholders and the media during the...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Consults on New Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements following TCFD Recommendations

In March 2020, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) released a consultation paper entitled: “Proposals to enhance climate-related disclosures by listed issuers and clarification of existing disclosure obligations”...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Penalizes Issuer for Failure to Disclose Known Trends and Uncertainties

A U.S. reporting company that produces, distills and markets alcoholic beverages, such as vodkas, whiskeys, tequilas, gins and beer, and that has shares and American Depositary Shares listed on the London Stock Exchange and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Legal Entity Identifiers under MiFID II

From 3 January 2018 all legal entities (no matter where they are based or incorporated) involved in buying, selling or issuing financial instruments on EU regulated markets, multilateral trading facilities or organised...more

Troutman Pepper

Planning For Qualified Dividend Income When Taking Foreign Companies Public - Tax Update Volume 2015, Issue 2

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Where Qualified Dividend Treatment Is Important, Serious Consideration Should Be Given to Ensuring the Company Is Eligible for Treaty Benefits Before Taking It Public. Dividends generally are taxed at ordinary income...more

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