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A Practical Guide to the UK Listing Regime, 2nd edition

A Practical Guide to the UK Listing Regime, 2nd edition

Author: Will Pearce
Publisher: ICSA Publishing
ISBN: 9781860724404
Published In: July 2011
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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A Practical Guide to the UK Listing Regime has proven to be an invaluable source of practical guidance for those involved in running or advising listed companies. This second edition – updated to reflect the different rules that now apply to premium and standard listed companies – covers everything from the listing process through to the continuing obligations of UK listed companies under the FSA's Listing, Prospectus, Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The second edition of this comprehensive guide:

covers the process of seeking admission of a company’s shares to the Official List and to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange
advises on the preparation and publication of a Prospectus Directive compliant prospectus
provides detailed commentary and practical advice on the continuing obligations of UK listed companies under the LPDT Rules
highlights the essential role of a company’s sponsor, legal advisers and reporting accountants
includes quick reference tables for the LPDT Rules, FSMA and relevant EU legislation, plus sample documentation, flowcharts, checklists and a list of abbreviations, acronyms and citations.

What's new to this edition?

The second edition has been updated to include:

the FSA’s review of the listing regime; the introduction of premium and standard listings; and the move from CESR to ESMA
changes to the LR 8 sponsor regime; updated ESMA guidance on the preparation and publication of prospectuses and amendments to the Prospectus Directive; extension of the DTR 5 regime to contracts for difference; and UK implementation of each of the Company Reporting Directive, the Statutory Audit Directive and the Shareholder Rights Directive
revised chapters on financial reporting and corporate governance; market announcements and shareholder communications; and further share issues and share buy-backs

Foreword by London Stock Exchange
Introduction
Regulatory framework
Admission to the Official List
Role and responsibilities of a sponsor
Preparing and publishing a prospectus
Control and disclosure of inside information
Financial reporting and corporate governance
Share dealings ad interests in voting rights
Market announcements and shareholder communications
Significant and related party transactions
Further share issues and share buy-backs

Will Pearce: Partner, Corporate, Herbert Smith LLP.
A Practical Guide to the UK Listing Regime, 2nd edition has been edited by corporate finance partner Will Pearce. It includes contributions from other partners and senior professional support lawyers at Herbert Smith LLP, a leading and full-service international legal practice with a 1,100-lawyer network across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

“This Guide is a very helpful tool to anyone involved with the Main Market, providing essential practical theory with a commercial outlook, not to mention bringing together the various rule books and legislation into one place." Tracey Pierce, Head of Primary Markets, London Stock Exchange on the updated second edition