Capital Markets Solicitors
Corporate
- Capital Markets: Raise capital through securities or invest in funds for longer periods. Ensure smooth transactions, prevent fraud, and have capital. Get guidance on the IPO process in simpler terms.
Gurve Legal advises companies, investors, brokers and nominated advisers across the full range of capital markets transactions. Whether you are preparing for an IPO, raising capital through a placing, or advising shareholders on a secondary offering, our London-based capital markets solicitors provide clear, commercially focused legal support at every stage.
Capital markets transactions are high-stakes and time-sensitive. Legal errors or delays at the wrong moment can derail a listing or fundraising round entirely. At Gurve Legal, we work closely with your wider advisory team — including brokers, accountants and financial advisers — to keep transactions on track and on time.
We act for issuers, brokers, investors and selling shareholders, giving us a rounded perspective that makes us more effective on whichever side of a transaction you sit.
Capital Markets Legal Services
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
Preparing for an IPO involves far more than drafting a prospectus. We advise companies throughout the entire IPO process, from pre-IPO structuring and due diligence through to admission and ongoing compliance.
- Prospectus drafting and review
- Regulatory submissions to the FCA and London Stock Exchange
- Pre-IPO restructuring advice
- Liaising with nominated advisers, brokers and reporting accountants
AIM and AQSE Listings
AIM and the Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) are the preferred routes for many growth companies seeking public market access. We advise both companies seeking admission and nominated advisers coordinating the process.
- AIM admission documents
- AQSE listings and growth market rules
- Ongoing AIM Rules compliance
- Share dealing codes and market abuse policies
Equity Fundraising and Placings
Whether you are raising fresh capital or conducting a secondary placing for existing shareholders, we draft and negotiate all the necessary legal documentation to complete the transaction efficiently.
- Placing agreements and subscription agreements
- Vendor and institutional placings
- Rights issues and open offers
- Convertible note and warrant instruments
Debt Capital Markets
We advise issuers, arrangers and investors on a range of debt instruments, including listed bonds, Eurobonds and medium-term note programmes. Our corporate team works alongside our finance and banking solicitors to provide fully integrated advice.
- Listed bond issuances
- Medium-term note (MTN) programmes
- Retail bond offerings (ORB)
- Liability management transactions
Takeover Code and Public M&A
Public company acquisitions and takeovers are governed by the UK Takeover Code, which imposes strict timetables and disclosure obligations. We advise both bidders and target companies on Code compliance, shareholder communications and regulatory clearances. For complex cross-border acquisitions, our team works alongside our mergers and acquisitions solicitors.
Ongoing Listed Company Advisory
Life as a public company requires continuous attention to regulatory obligations. We provide London-listed and AIM-quoted companies with practical day-to-day legal support, including:
- Market abuse and insider trading compliance
- Director duties and board governance
- Regulatory announcements and RNS obligations
- Corporate governance advice
Private Placements and Pre-IPO Rounds
Not every fundraising requires a public listing. We advise on private placements and pre-IPO investment rounds under Regulation S and equivalent UK frameworks, helping companies secure institutional or strategic investors ahead of a planned flotation.
Why Choose Gurve Legal for Capital Markets?
We Act for Both Sides Unlike many firms that specialise solely in advising issuers or solely in advising intermediaries, we act for companies, brokers, nominated advisers and investors. This means we understand the pressures and priorities of every party at the table, which makes our advice sharper and our negotiations more effective.
Commercial Focus, Not Academic Advice Capital markets work requires legal advice that is fast, precise and commercially grounded. We do not produce lengthy theoretical memos. We give you clear guidance on what needs to happen, when, and why — so your transaction stays on schedule.
Integrated Corporate Support Many capital markets transactions require parallel corporate, employment or restructuring and insolvency work to complete alongside the primary transaction. Gurve Legal’s breadth of practice means you can access all the legal support you need in one place, reducing complexity and cost.
Responsive and Transparent Transactions move quickly. You will have direct access to your solicitor, not a rotating team of juniors. We communicate clearly on fees and timelines from the outset, so there are no surprises.
Get in Touch
Gurve Legal’s capital markets solicitors are ready to advise on your next transaction. Whether you are preparing for a listing, raising capital or advising on a public company matter, contact us today for a free initial consultation.
Call us: +44 207 566 1188 Email: info@gurvelegal.com