Gowling WLG has advised Cenkos Securities, the nominated adviser and broker, on MJ Hudson Group plc's admission to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
MJ Hudson is an asset management consultancy, providing expertise and infrastructure support to fund managers, investors and other specialists in the asset management industry. The Company has raised £29.5 million in a placing and subscription of shares and has a market capitalisation of £97.9 million on admission.
From its offices across Europe's major asset management centres, MJ Hudson's team of more than 182 professionals work for clients managing and advising more than $1 trillion of assets.
Cenkos has raised more than £19.6 billion of equity capital for its clients ranging from less than £1 million to £1.4 billion since opening for business in 2005.
Gowling WLG corporate partner Hugh Maule led a team advising Cenkos on the deal, supported by director Samantha Myers and associate Kat McGriskin.
Hugh said: "We were pleased to represent Cenkos Securities on MJ Hudson Group's admission to the AIM market and associated IPO.
"In a difficult market, Gowling WLG has maintained a strong position in the AIM market this year - acting for companies, issuers, investment banks and brokers, such as Cenkos on this transaction."
Gowling WLG is recognised for its leading position in the AIM market. The firm brings together experts in tax, corporate, finance, regulatory and dispute resolution to provide a full legal service to its clients.