Capital Markets: AIM
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Provided by CMS
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Law firm specialised in Equity Capital Markets - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS houses a notable capital markets group that undertakes high-value AIM transactions on behalf of issuers and underwriters. Clients value the firm's global footprint and ability in the healthcare, technology, real estate and infrastructure sectors.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised joint bookrunners, Liberum Capital, Santander, Peel Hunt, BNP PARIBAS and Redburn in connection with a placing to raise £200 million for SigmaRoc to part fund its acquisitions of lime and limsestone businesses from CRH.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS is exceptional at finding a balance between the legal and commercial."
"CMS is always responsive."
"CMS has a highly-experienced team with capability across all UK ECM transactions."
"CMS is exceptional at finding a balance between the legal and commercial."
"CMS is always responsive."
"CMS has a highly-experienced team with capability across all UK ECM transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Alasdair Steele is head of ECM at CMS. He offers broad experience in capital markets transactions, including placings on AIM. He is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional matters.
"Alasdair is a highly experienced and valued advisor."
"Alasdair remained commercial, patient and supportive throughout."