A SEMINAR looking at the Alternative Investment Market (Aim), organised by law firm Dickinson Dees' Yorkshire office, attracted some of the leading names from the county's business world.

The event, held at Hazlewood Castle, near Tadcaster, attracted finance advisors from organisations including Brewin Dolphin, PriceWaterhouse-Coopers (PwC) and the London Stock Exchange.

Philip Ashworth, corporate partner of Dickinson Dees, said: "The seminar gave a comprehensive overview of what is involved in floating on Aim. It was well-attended and well-received"

One of the key speakers at the seminar was Jeremy Hamer, a businessman with extensive experience as chairman of a number of Aim-listed companies, including Access Intelligence and Glisten.

Other speakers included Mark Fahy, from the London Stock Exchange, Mark Brady, from Brewin Dolphin, Ian Morrison, from PwC, Nigel Bellis, from Dickinson Dees and Mr Ashworth.