Capital Markets Round-table27 February 2025
We are delighted to have hosted our Capital Markets Roundtable last month where we discussed the prospects for London equity capital markets.
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Developments in the London listing markets: PISCES and new UK prospectus regime12 February 2025
This article looks at the latest developments relating to the new Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (“PISCES”), a new type of regulated trading platform for unlisted shares, and the new UK prospectus and public offers regime.
Indaba 2025: Allegations of corruption and fraud in investment treaty arbitration3 February 2025
This article examines allegations of corruption and fraud in investment treaty arbitration with a focus on recent cases involving African States.
Indaba 2025: Commencing ISDS Claims, Seeking Remedies and Enforcing Awards in Africa29 January 2025
A practical guide to commencing ISDS claims, seeking remedies and enforcing ISDS awards in Africa.
Developments in the London listing markets: new directors’ code of conduct and QCA update27 January 2025
This article looks at the new voluntary Code of Conduct for directors published by the Institute of Directors, a recent update from the QCA and B Corporation certification.
Indaba 2025: Treaty Protections for Resource Investments in Africa24 January 2025
An examination of investment protections for foreign resource sector investments in Africa, including key recent investor State dispute settlement awards.
Developments in the London listing markets: Changes to UK Takeover Code and Budget measures affecting AIM14 January 2025
This article looks at the changes to the scope of companies subject to the UK Takeover Code taking effect on 3 February 2025 and the recent Budget measures affecting AIM.
WFW advises UCAM Limited on joint venture with Power Metals16 October 2024
Power Metals is a London-listed metals exploration company.
Developments in the London listing markets: New UK Listing Rules and other developments25 September 2024
A look at key aspects of the new UK Listing Rules and other recent developments of note.
WFW advises ACAM LP on £2m investment in Power Metal Resources13 June 2024
The transaction also involves a non-binding term sheet to form a joint venture.
Developments in the London listing markets: Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 and changes to UK financial promotion regime27 March 2024
We report on the passing into law of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023, which creates a new financial services regulatory framework for the UK, and changes to the exemptions for high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors under the UK financial promotion regime in January and March 2024.
Developments in the London listing markets: Listing Rules reform, market soundings and FCA prospectus approval4 March 2024
A look at upcoming changes to the Listing Rules, updated market soundings guidance, a recent case challenging the FCA’s approval of a prospectus and proposals for share digitisation.