Operating out of a network of offices across the UK, Hill Dickinson LLP acts for corporate issuers in the healthcare, energy, and natural resources sectors on Aquis and AIM fundraises, though the team is also capable of handling Main Market listings. Take-private acquisitions and reverse takeovers also represent a key area of focus for the practice, which has recently handled a growing volume of transactions for international companies trading on AIM. The practice is led by Michael Bennett, an expert on UK and international fundraises and public M&A who is also capable of guiding clients through dual listings. Jonathan Morris is a key contact for Main Market work. Amy Grosvenor handles corporate finance transactions as well as governance matters.
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‘Great team and communicators dealing with niche matters, always available and quick responders.’
‘Sam Hudson and Amy Grosvenor have been great at managing the workloads we have engaged with them on, including help with support materials needed to discuss technical matters with wider audiences.’
‘The team is both efficient and proactive, offering balanced advice between commercial reality and the legal position.’
‘Jonathan Morris has been fully engaged in ensuring that we receive practical advice and guidance through a difficult period. He has brought to bear the skills of his firm as required on a timely basis and has always added value.’
Key clients
- Metals One PLC
- Eco Buildings Group PLC
- Tap Global Group PLC
- Intelligent Safety Electronics Pte. Ltd
- Kromek Group PLC
- Upland Resources Limited
- Ascent Resources PLC
- Helium One Global Ltd
- Bens Creek Group PLC
- Vinanz Limited
Work highlights
Advised Metals One PLC on the admission of its share capital to trading on AIM and its connected fundraise.
Advised Quetzal Capital PLC (now Tap Global Group PLC) on its acquisition of Tap Global Ltd as part of its reverse takeover and relisting on the UK’s AQSE Stock Exchange.
Advised AIM-listed Ascent Resources PLC on the assignment of a beneficial interest in 49% of the net proceeds of its €656.5m energy charter treaty claim to a newly incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary for the purposes of ringfencing the proceeds of the claim for the benefit of Ascent’s shareholders.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Michael Bennett
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Morris; Shantanu Sinha; Jaspal Sekhon; Francois De Lange; Sam Hudson; Amy Grosvenor