Noted for its 'strength and depth', Hill Dickinson LLP's national team handles a steady stream of ECM transactions, regularly advising issuers across the healthcare, energy and natural resources sectors on AIM and Aquis fundraisings. The group is also well-versed in reverse takeovers, take-privates and cross-border listings, with increasing work coming from international companies navigating the UK markets. Leading the team is Michael Bennett, who brings particular expertise in the energy, natural resources, and life sciences sectors, including medical cannabis. Amy Grosvenor advises on IPOs, reverse takeovers and investment strategy implementation, with a particular focus on guiding clients through complex ECM processes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strength and depth.'
‘Sam Hudson is exceptional.'
Key clients
- Fairview International PLC
- Condor Gold PLC
- Senosi Group Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Dendocept (Pty) Ltd
- Intelligent Safety Electronics Pte. Ltd
- 4basebio PLC
- Ondo Insurtech PLC
- Pri0r1ty Ai Plc
- East Star Resources PLC
- Ascent Resources PLC
- Capital Metals PLC
- Hercules Site Services PLC
- Arlington Group Asset Management Limited and Zeus Capital Limited
Work highlights
Advised Fairview on its Initial Public Offering to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, and connected fundraising, with a market capitalisation of £55.6 million.
Advised Condor on its recommended takeover by AIM-listed Metals Exploration PLC for up to £90.1 million, which was effected by way of a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement.
Advised the Buyers on their takeover offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of MC Mining Limited.
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