Elliott gears up to list Barnes & Noble and Waterstones in London or US
US investor is close to appointing advisers for an IPO for booksellers next year
US investor is close to appointing advisers for an IPO for booksellers next year

Almost a dozen firms preparing UK flotation of a portfolio company in next 12 months

Bankers and lawyers cautiously optimistic that investor confidence is returning

Trend puts pressure on brokerages and investment banks

Law firms and consultants start to recruit specialists again after three-year dearth of listings work

Activist fund pushes for turnaround at UK-listed financial data group

Online trading group said in a review it would also consider acquisitions