For 30 years, AIM has been the launchpad for thousands of ambitious, fast-growing companies, helping them raise capital, access liquidity and accelerate growth. At Howard Kennedy, we bring the legal insight and commercial clarity you need to navigate from private company to public success.
Designed for small and mid-cap companies, AIM offers a flexible, growth-friendly route to public markets. Since its inception, over 4,000 companies have raised nearly £136 billion through AIM.
With its light-touch regulation and supportive base of both investors and advisers, AIM provides a dynamic ecosystem for your growth and continues to be a vital platform for the next generation of market leaders.
Your legal partner for every step
Whether you're preparing for your IPO or already listed and scaling, our team is here to guide you. We advise both companies and market participants across all sectors and borders, providing practical legal support, including:
End-to-end project management
Pre-IPO, IPO and secondary fundraisings
Dual listings
Reverse takeovers
Acquisitions and disposals
Takeovers and schemes of arrangement
Ongoing regulatory compliance
Need help building your advisory team? We connect you with trusted industry professionals to ensure a smooth, efficient process from day one.
Our goal is simple: to anticipate issues before they arise, contain costs, and make accessing public markets as seamless as possible.
Thinking bigger? Step up to the Main Market
As your business matures, a move to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange could be your next big milestone. We have deep experience advising on Main Market transitions — offering a comprehensive, cost-effective legal service tailored to your growth strategy.
Ready to explore an AIM listing or next-stage growth?
