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5 June 2008

Pegasus Helicopter Group Plc

Pegasus Helicopter Group plc was admitted to the PLUS Market on 5 June 2008 with a market cap of £23 million.  Atlantic Law acted as the Company’s PLUS Corporate Advisor. Pegasus Helicopter Group plans to manufacture market and sell the PH200 PJ Helicopter, a two-seat helicopter that uses pressure jet technology, to the civilian, commercial and military markets worldwide. The Directors expect demand for the PH200 PJ Helicopter to be driven by its safety, low unit cost, low operating costs, simplicity and ease of flying.

Pegasus's experienced Board of Directors includes Charles Vehlow, who has over 25 years of experience with large helicopter engineering companies having held executive positions at both McDonnell Douglas Corporation and the Boeing Helicopter Division. He is a West Point graduate and currently sits on the Army Science Board at the Pentagon. Pegasus's CEO is Robert Zummo who has over 40 years of experience in the aerospace, defence and automotive industries. Its Advisory Board includes former executives of The Boeing Company, the McDonnell Douglas Corporation and MD Helicopters Inc. 

"Helicopter Firm lands on PLUS”, M and A Deals, 6 June 2008.

“Competitors take on LSE’s smaller company research”, The Financial Times, 6 June 2008.

“Prufrock: Royal flush for a bunch of bankers,” The Sunday Times, 6 April 2008.

3 June 2008                                                                                                         

Fluid Leader Group Plc

Atlantic Law Llp acted as PLUS Corporate Advisor  to  Fluid Leader Group Plc (the "Company"), which was re-admitted to PLUS following the reverse takeover of Anca C Plc, a company previously introduced to PLUS by Atlantic Law.  On admission it had a market capitalisation of  in excess £75 million. The Company raised approximately £5.5 million  prior to Admission by Atlantic Law.

The Company, through its subsidiary Fluid Leader Limited owns the rights to a patent application for an invention entitled "Reinforcing System" which  offers a solution to improve maintenance of oil and gas pipelines by reducing costs and time. The Company considers that its invention will have an impact on the natural resource sector and intends to license and market its invention worldwide, as well as developing further products.

In addition, the Company is the beneficial owner of 3,960,000 shares of Pipejoin Technologies Inc. ,  a company  quoted on the Pink Sheets in the United States.

“It was the Plumber with the Spaniard in the City Tup bar”, Evening Standard, 18 June 2008.

“Competitors take on LSE’s smaller company research”, The Financial Times, 6 June 2008

“The Plumber” returns to City to build pipe Group”, The Financial Times, 4 June 2008.

“Fluid Leader Group to float on PLUS”, The Telegraph, 1 June 2008.

3 December 2007

Transdermal Cosmetics Plc

Transdermal Cosmetics Plc ("Transdermal") is a company focusing on the production, distribution and commercialisation of cosmetics produced using a technology which facilitates the delivery of a variety of cosmetic substances such as collagen and elastin, which have high density molecular weights, into the skin without causing skin inflammation. It floated on the PLUS market with a market capitalisation of £60 million.

Atlantic Law Llp assisted in Transdermal's admission to PLUS in December 2007 and promptly attained dual listing of Transdermal's securities on the Open Market of the Frankfurt Exchange.

Transdermal's first product range, to be marketed under the name Entre Derm, will, as well as comprising general skin care and cleansing products, include a day cream and a night cream which focus on the application of derived collagen for skin firmness. Entre Derm products address the mature skincare market segment.

"Transdermal Cosmetics poised for big US launch," Cosmeticsdesign.com, 3 January 2008.

1 August 2007

Asia Medical Glass Plc

Asia Medical Glass Plc is the parent company of Hebei Zhongya Glass Company Ltd. (“Zhongya”), a Chinese pharmaceutical glass manufacturer. Zhongya is the largest manufacturer of pharmaceutical glass packages and bottles in the Hebei province, and ranks as the fifth largest domestic producer of molded transfusion bottles in China. Zhongya supplies packaging products and services to the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology and associated industries in Chinain addition to designing and producing pharmaceutical glass bottles for specific pharmaceutical products. Atlantic Law Llp served as the Company's PLUS Corporate Advisor on its successful listing on PLUS on 1 August 2007.

"Asia Medical Glass FY pretax marginally up; sees underlying growth to continue," Thomson Financial, 30 May 2008.

"A clear leader among Chinese stocks," The Independent - Business, 30 July 2007.

"Eclectic bunch help Plus to grow up," Financial Times, 9 August 2007.

31 July 2007

Matrix Valley Plc

Matrix Valley Plc, the first Malaysian company to list on PLUS is the holding company of Matrix Valley Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (“MVC”), the Company’s Malaysian operating subsidiary. MVC has designed and developed a WaterShop vending machine that provides clean and affordable drinking water for the growing populations in the developing countries of Asia and Africa. The WaterShop vending machine offers a cost effective alternative to higher-priced bottled water and home water treatment systems. MVC is the only Malaysian company to be awarded a franchise license for water vending machine systems in Malaysia, and is the leading player in the sector, holding a 70% market share with its 1,500 WaterShop vending machines. Matrix Valley Plc was officially listed on the PLUS Market on 31 July 2007, with Atlantic Law as its PLUS Corporate Advisors.

"Matrix Valley debuts on PLUS," M&A Deals, 26 September 2007.

"PLUS review - International Interest," Growth Business, 17 September 2007.

"Eclectic bunch help PLUS to grow up," Financial Times, 9 August 2007.

2 July 2007

SureTrack Monitoring Plc

Atlantic Law served as the PLUS Corporate Advisor to the successful listing of SureTrack Monitoring Plc ("SureTrack MT") on the PLUS Market on 2 July 2007. SureTrack MT is a UK based business providing tracking and recovery services that enable companies to better protect their commercial assets. Its services include: the supply and installation of its specialised SureTrack MT wireless tracking device onto a client's assets; a twenty-four hour monitoring service; and a recovery service where the company's agents will locate and recover an asset when identified as missing. The company currently services businesses in a number of market sectors including plant hire and construction; leisure (boats and caravans); car rentals; asset leasing; and the railway industry.

14 June 2007

Private Trading Systems Plc

Private Trading Systems Plc is a UK based business that has designed, developed and will operate a trading system known as the Private Equity Trading System (PETS). Through PETS, the company is able to provide a trading and instantaneous settlement system that integrates the way financial instruments are held in custody, traded, settled and cleared seamlessly in one package.

Private Trading Systems Plc was officially listed on the PLUS Market on 14 June 2007, with Atlanitic Law as its PLUS Corporate Advisors.

27 June 2007

Phoenician Corporation III will serve as a vehicle for investment in specific Chinese companies or companies with Chinese businesses in the manufacturing sector which have products with international applications, whether through acquisition, share purchase, merger, share capital exchange, or similar transactions.

Phoenician was officially listed on the PLUS Market on 25 May 2007, with Atlantic Law as its Corporate Advisors.

10 April 2007

Secure Fortress Plc

Secure Fortress is a secure data infrastructure solutions provider for the US Department of Defence, Department of Homeland Security, intelligence agencies and various high-profile commercial clients. Atlantic Law Llp served as the Company's PLUS Corporate Advisor on its successful listing on PLUS on Tuesday 10 April 2007.

Services currently delivered by Secure Fortress include, Strategic Project Planning, Project Estimation, Product integration, Design and Engineering, Voice, Data and Optical Fibre Cable Installation.

In 2007 the Company is looking forward to securing its position as a premier independent secure communications solutions provider to government and commercial clients by combing the Company's current offerings with, targeted acquisitions, increased corporate sales, leveraging network efficiencies, and internal revenue growth.

"PLUS admission for Secure Fortress," M&A Deals, 10 April 2007.

12 March 2007

Oriental City Group Plc

Atlantic Law served as the PLUS Advisor to the successful listing of Oriental City Group (“OCG”) on the PLUS Market on 12 March 2007.

OCG issues lifestyle Credit Cards in Hong Kong, China and Asia Pacific countries which offer a variety of lifestyle benefits to its cardholders based on their lifestyle interests.

OCG has enjoyed a promising start to Q1 2007, with the announcement that it has become co-sponsor at the TCL Classic golf tournament in China, partner sponsor to the UBS Hong Kong golf tournament, and its successful dual listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

12 February 2007

Telekom Atlas On-Line Plc

Telekom Atlas On-Line Turkey plc is the holding company of a private telecom provider in Turkey for small and medium sized businesses. Deregulated in May 2004, the Turkish telecom market is the fifth largest telecoms market in Europe and the thirteenth largest in the world. Turkey has a strong SME sector of some 3.5 million businesses and a population of approximately 70 million. The Company offers a range of telecom services and currently maintains in excess of 7000 corporate customers.

The Company plans to expand its role in the growing Turkish telecom and data services markets, in part by accessing international public markets, and via acquisitions.

Turkey’s economy (in terms of GNP) is growing steadily and with its population of 70 million it is the second-largest country in Europe, behind Germany. In the opinion of the Directors, the country’s unique location at the crossroads between two continents makes it a trading centre and a leading business partner connecting Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. Turkey has one of the highest economic growth rates among the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries.

"Turkish company joins PLUS," M&A Deals, 22 March 2007.

14 June 2006

Merchant Group International Plc successfully listed on PLUS. Atlantic Law Llp are acting as Corporate Advisor to the Company. The company is being handled by solicitor Shalina Jinnah.

The Company which originates in Australia operates franchising of tea and coffee shops that bridge the gap between Starbucks and an evening destination. The Company was introduced to Atlantic Law Llp by Chris Brown, director of MGI and also partner of William Buck, one of Australia’s largest accounting firms. The Company was impressed with Atlantic Law Llp’s involvement as legal advisers to two Australian companies in respect of their admissions to AIM; Radical Projects Plc and Palandri Limited. Palandri was the first Australian primary listing on AIM.

The admission process was smooth and was completed in five weeks.

Atlantic Law Llp look forward to the international expansion of the successful Merchant concept to the United Kingdom and elsewhere. The Company has a strong board with impressive collective experience who will undoubtedly achieve this.

23 May 2006

Global Entertainment Group Plc

Global Entertainment Group Plc (GEG) is a media and entertainment company focused on production and acquisition of media content for the Asian markets including China and India.

The Company aims to grow organically and through key alliances and strategic acquisitions.

Global Entertainment Group builds upon the experience and relationship of its Chairman, Johnny Hon. Mr Hon recently listed Betex on the AIM and holds an enviable track record of business development in China.

GEG has signed a joint venture agreement with Taihu Media, a leading Chinese entertainment content provider, to co-produce television drama and films which could reach over one billion people in China. Taihu Media holds a partnership with China’s national television network, China Central Television, which boasts a total audience of over 1.1 billion viewers.

"Global Entertainment gambles on Asian investor," M&A Deals, 17 April 2008.

8 May 2006

Anca C Plc

Anca C Plc is a central London-based, designer-led fashion company.

The target market for the company’s merchandise is primarily women in the 25-35 year old age group looking for affordable designer products.

The Company’s well-designed merchandise, such as its famously renowned dresses and related accessories, are manufactured to appeal to buyers through wholesale and retail outlets as well as through the Internet. Anca C’s Directors believe that this multi-channel sales strategy could widen and expand sales and profitability.

The Company enjoys a close working relationship with Marchpole Group Plc, representing one of its key French brands in central London – Jean C de Castelbajac whose innovative work was honoured in a Spring 2006 exhibit at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Already having established manufacturing facilities in China and seeking to expand the scale of its operations, the Directors of the Company seek to build Anca C Plc into a recognizable international fashion brand.

Atlantic Law Llp served as the Company’s PLUS Advisor, aiding its favourably swift six week flotation.

7 April 2006

Greenkote Plc

Greenkote Plc, an eco-friendly coatings company, commenced dealings on PLUS on 7 April 2006 with Atlantic Law Llp appointed as PLUS Corporate Advisers to the Company.

The Company boasts competitive advantages in several main markets: zinc aluminium coated components, hard coatings and coatings offering high temperature corrosion resistance and preventing of seizing steels, stainless steels and nickel alloy parts. Its initial concentration will be in the multi-billion pound automotive and construction industries.

The Greenkote system does not incorporate any heavy metals and does not release toxic chemicals during production, making its production process the only ecologically sound process on the market.

Greenkote Plc Chief Executive, Arie Labor, stated, “Our process can compete at both ends of the coating spectrum. It provides improved anti-corrosion properties at reduced costs for our main market – corrosion resistance coatings, and it offers up to 70% cost reductions in the hard-coatings market.”

In addition to its Israeli subsidiary, it has recently formed a company in Germany to spearhead its proposed continental European expansion and plans to further expand its key markets to include the US. The Company licenses its technology and supplies production lines to third parties globally, thereby employing an expansion strategy enabling it to develop a critical mass of operations and global presence.

On 22 January 2007 Greenkote withdrew from PLUS Market pending the completion of a major acquisition in the United States which should enable it to return in due course to the AIM market.

25 November 2005

SPDG Technologies Plc

SPDG Technologies Plc, an environmentally-friendly technologies group based in Cumbria.

The Company maintains a portfolio of cutting edge technologies based on agriculture including natural products and sustainable materials, with operations in many European and African countries. SPDG produces materials for use in the automotive, construction, electronics, pharmaceutical and neutraceutical industries.

SPDG Technology’s products offer improvement in performance over existing materials, are environmentally-friendly and are fully compliant with existing and proposed legislation. The Company’s technologies are so well poised to promote the establishment of agri-based industry in rural areas that governments in some of the countries in which SPDG operates have committed to becoming an investor and/or sponsor to their projects. SPDG Technologies offers a unique opportunity for investors to fulfil social responsibility targets while meeting environmental aims and without forsaking commercial common sense.

Mike Cunningham, Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to have joined the PLUS market and firmly believe the listing will raise awareness of both the Company and its technologies.”

Atlantic Law Llp served as the Company’s PLUS Advisor and aided in its raising of £1.0 million prior to listing.

Jonathan Hill of General Capital has become a non-executive.

4 October 2005

Atlantic Law Llp’s application to become a Corporate Adviser was today approved by Ofex.  The firm recognises that Ofex has improved its reputation under the helm of its Chairman, Simon Brickles and it continues to evolve to fill the gap left behind by the incredibly successful growth of AIM, catering to small- and medium-sized international enterprises.

27 September 2005

Fifth Anniversary

The firm celebrated its fifth anniversary with a fabulous party held at the Abercorn School.

Amongst the guests who raised their champagne glasses to toast the firm's continued success were clients and colleagues from the city, international guests as well as friends, old and new.

Atlantic Law Llp would like to thank the many guests who attended and shared with us what turned out to be a spectacular evening.

4 August 2005

Radicle Projects Plc

Radicle Projects Plc successfully floated on the AIM. The Company was established to and has acquired Interests in agribusiness projects in Australia.

The business of Radicle is to harvest future cashflows from interests in Managed Investment Schemes.

The firm was able to raise £6.2 million. Charles Stanley acted as Nomads and Brokers for the Company.

The Company floated in accordance with its timetable due to the consistent hard work of the Atlantic Law Llp team.

1 July 2005

Atlantic Law Llp

Atlantic Law was today officially recognised by the Law Society as Atlantic Law Llp.

28 June 2004

Palandri

Palandri successfully floated on the AIM. This Australian company is involved in the production and marketing of Australian wine. Nabarro Wells & Co. Ltd acted as Nomads for the Company and JM Finn & Co. as Brokers.

Atlantic Law takes pride in the fact that it brought the first Australian primary listing on AIM.