Role of advisers on AIM

The corporate finance expertise and depth of AIM market experience, of a nominated adviser, provides valuable advisory support to AIM companies when joining and when they are quoted on the market.

Nominated advisers assess a company's appropriateness for AIM, manage the admission process, and offer ongoing advice about the AIM Rules. They owe these duties solely to the London Stock Exchange.

To start your journey, search for nominated advisers who have experience working with companies in your sector or look for those with a local presence. We hold a comprehensive directory of advisers across a range of services, so contact us for an introduction.

An AIM company must retain a corporate broker that acts as your interface with the stock market, assessing market conditions, the demand for your company's shares and actively marketing them to investors. As such the broker role is essential for your success on AIM. The broker is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and must be a member firm of the London Stock Exchange.

A reporting accountant reviews your company's historical financial records and ensures you have appropriate controls and processes in place at admission.

Legal advisers are involved in the legal aspects of the admission process such as supporting the company with verifying the admission document, advising on the company’s constitutional documents, and preparing legal documentation for any fundraising.

You may also want to consider working with a financial public relations firm to assist you in raising your company's profile among a diverse range of investors.