As companies grow, some directors have a clear objective of achieving a flotation on the Stock Market as a means of obtaining additional capital or of crystallising their investment in the business prior to exit.

Life as a quoted company is very different to being a private company. Company performance, and by direct inference the performance of the directors, is subject to detailed public scrutiny. In addition, the Listing Rules and corporate governance requirements place considerable burdens of compliance on directors.

Our specialists have helped numerous companies to achieve a listing on one of the various equity markets and then assist them in complying with the different and changing regulations.

Perhaps more importantly, they are skilled in helping clients prepare for their flotation, guiding them so that the business is groomed to be an attractive investment. As in many other situations, preparation is everything. A well prepared company can move swiftly to take advantage of opportunities in the market and gain the best return.

Going public is an expensive business, which is why we work closely with clients on their preparation and the process of flotation and ensuring that costs are closely controlled. Our experience is that for a well prepared company, the costs of a flotation are lower.

In addition to acting for public companies in the UK, Chantrey Vellacott DFK is registered with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) in the US, enabling us to act for SEC (Securities & Exchange Commission) listed companies.