Capital Markets

Navigating capital markets requires a clear understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements governing the issuance and trading of securities. Whether raising capital in domestic markets or through international offerings, compliance and accuracy are essential.

Our Capital Markets & International Offerings Practice helps clients meet regulatory, disclosure, and transactional requirements across jurisdictions. We work with corporates, financial institutions, investment banks, and promoters to structure and execute equity and debt offerings that are compliant, transparent, and commercially effective.

International Offerings

• Cross-Border Advisory: Advising on public offers in international markets in compliance with Indian exchange control regulations and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• ADR and GDR Issuances: Assisting with the preparation and review of documentation for American Depository Receipt (ADR) and Global Depository Receipt (GDR) issuances in accordance with Indian law and in coordination with underwriters, foreign counsel, and overseas stock exchanges.
• Legal Due Diligence: Conducting comprehensive legal due diligence in connection with disclosures to be made in the registration statement and prospectus sections of offering documents.
• Overseas Listing Compliance: Assisting with overseas listing requirements, liaising with foreign counsel, and resolving any conflicts between Indian company law and international regulatory frameworks.
• Hybrid Instruments: Advising on capital-raising structures involving Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) and GDR instruments, ensuring full regulatory compliance and alignment with market practices.

Indian Offerings

• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs): Acting as counsel to promoters or issuers in IPOs on Indian stock exchanges, guiding clients through all stages of the public offering process.
• Debt and Equity Issuances: Representing promoters, issuers, and investors in Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD) issues, Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs), Preferential Allotments, and Institutional Placement Programs (IPPs).
• Due Diligence and Disclosure: Conducting legal due diligence and reviewing disclosure documents on behalf of investors, lead managers, and issuers to ensure compliance with SEBI and stock exchange requirements.

We understand that capital markets work is not only about executing transactions but also about ensuring regulatory compliance, managing disclosure risks, and supporting investor confidence. We take a practical and transparent approach, helping clients anticipate legal issues and resolve them before they affect fundraising.

With out in-depth knowledge of Indian securities laws and experience in cross-border transactions, we work closely with foreign counsel, underwriters, and regulators to support the smooth execution of offerings across.