Our capital markets lawyers are highly experienced in advising on both public and private securities offerings. Whether your organisation is looking to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO), a secondary offering, or a private placement, we offer tailored, practical legal advice to meet your specific needs.

We guide clients through the full lifecycle of an offering, from structuring the transaction and preparing regulatory filings to negotiating with underwriters and ensuring compliance with local and international securities laws. Our team is skilled in all aspects of public offerings, including the preparation of prospectuses, investor communications, and the management of due diligence processes.

For private placements, we provide expert advice on structuring deals in a manner that optimises efficiency while complying with relevant securities regulations. Our approach ensures that the offering meets the needs of the issuer, while protecting the interests of investors and other stakeholders.

Navigating the regulatory landscape of capital markets is both complex and critical to the success of any securities offering. Our team has deep expertise in securities law and stock exchange regulations, both in the UK and globally, helping clients ensure full compliance with all applicable legal frameworks.

We work closely with stock exchanges, securities regulators, and government agencies to provide our clients with the legal and regulatory guidance necessary to launch successful securities offerings. Our services cover all aspects of securities law, including the drafting of regulatory filings, compliance with listing rules, and liaising with regulatory authorities to secure approval for offerings.

Our lawyers also provide advice on governance and reporting obligations for public companies, ensuring that listed companies maintain compliance with their ongoing obligations under securities laws and exchange rules. This includes advising on corporate disclosures, insider trading regulations, and other matters affecting public companies’ operations.

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

An IPO is a significant milestone for any company, and our team is here to provide comprehensive legal support throughout the process. We guide clients through every stage of an IPO, from initial preparations to the listing of shares on a stock exchange. Our legal advisors assist with structuring the offering, drafting the prospectus, and managing regulatory filings, as well as advising on corporate governance, securities law compliance, and public disclosure.

We leverage our deep market knowledge to help clients navigate the challenges of an IPO, ensuring that the process is as smooth as possible and compliant with all legal requirements. Our goal is to facilitate the efficient and successful listing of your securities while maximising the value for shareholders and investors.

Bond Issuances

We also provide expert advice on bond issuances, helping clients structure debt offerings that align with their capital raising and financial strategies. Whether you are issuing bonds to refinance existing debt or raise new capital, we ensure that all legal aspects of the offering, including compliance with debt issuance regulations and investor protection requirements, are carefully addressed.

Our team assists with the drafting of bond offering documents, including the offering memorandum or prospectus, and liaises with regulators and stock exchanges to ensure timely and efficient approval. We also provide advice on post-issuance matters, including ongoing reporting requirements and covenant compliance, ensuring that issuers meet their obligations throughout the life of the bonds.

In today’s globalised financial markets, many capital raising transactions are cross-border in nature. Our team has extensive experience advising on international offerings and multi-jurisdictional transactions, ensuring compliance with multiple sets of securities regulations, tax laws, and exchange requirements.

We provide a comprehensive service to clients seeking to raise capital in different markets, managing the complex interactions between local laws and international securities regulations. Whether structuring an offering to comply with European Union regulations, UK laws, US SEC rules, or other global frameworks, we ensure that the transaction is structured efficiently and legally sound, no matter where you are raising capital.

Our commitment to our clients extends beyond the completion of the offering. We provide ongoing support to ensure that clients continue to meet their regulatory and corporate governance obligations after a securities offering.

For public companies, this includes advising on continuous disclosure obligations, shareholder rights, corporate governance matters, and compliance with stock exchange regulations. Our lawyers also assist clients with regulatory investigations, shareholder disputes, and other post-issuance matters to ensure continued compliance and minimise legal risk.