EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS & DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS
Equity Capital Markets
Introduction to Capital Market Services
Engaging with the ever-changing financial markets in India requires reliable legal assistance. At Vrinlegal, we provide complete legal services for businesses and institutions engaging in equity and capital transactions. Our focused legal team provides advice to clients across both equity capital markets and debt capital markets to help clients operate in a fully compliant manner, in accordance with the laws, regulations, guidelines and listing requirements.
With ever-evolving capital markets, understanding the legal environment supporting equity capital and corporate fundraising is now imperative. From IPO's to private placements and rights offerings to foreign listings, we assist clients in both the -large cap equity and mid-market segments to help facilitate informed decisions.
-Legal Services for Debt Capital Markets
-Developing Debt Capital Raise Solutions
Successful fundraising in the debt capital markets requires adhering to strict legal requirements. Whether a company is issuing corporate bonds, non-convertible debentures (NCDs), or a hybrid instrument, our legal team has the capacity to support all aspects of the process.
Our legal team advises clients on:
-Preparatory work related to Offer Documents and Debenture Trust Deeds
-Regulatory Compliances with SEBI, RBI, and stock exchanges
- Structuring and documentation with respect to listed and privately placed debt securities
-Due diligence, communication with investors, and supporting the listing of the debt instruments
Our debt capital markets practice assists corporates, NBFC's, financial institutions, and infrastructure companies raise money utilizing structured instruments that are designed specifically for their risk profile and business model.
-Legal Services for Equity Offerings
-IPOs, FPOs, and Rights Issues
-We are experts on equity capital transactions, including:
-Initial public offerings (IPOs)
-Follow-on public offerings (FPOs)
-Qualified institutional placements (QIPs)
-Rights issues, and bonus issues
-Private equity infusion and pre-IPO equity investments
We provide legal services to issuers, underwriters, merchant bankers and legal advisers, to ensure effective legal services in equity financing options. Our experience covers large cap equity listings to SME IPO's, with dealings involving regulatory clearances, investor protections and corporate governance compliance etc.
-Capital Markets Compliance and Risk Mitigation
-Meeting SEBI and Stock Exchange Regulations
-We provide legal services for equity and capital markets - including advisory services on ongoing compliance for listed entities. We assist companies to comply with:
-SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations
-Insider Trading Regulations
-Takeover Code (SEBI SAST Regulations)
-Corporate Governance and Disclosure Requirements
We can assist you to ensure compliance, reduce litigation risks and regulatory penalties. Our lawyers are experienced advising on legal compliance audits, resolution of investor related grievances, legal issues pertaining to board services advice.
Importance of Legal Due Diligence in Fundraising
A thorough due diligence process is essential to successfully navigate any deal in the equity or debt capital markets. Within Vrinlegal, we conduct:
-Legal risk profiles of corporate records
-Review of financial obligations and encumbrances
-Examination of contractual obligations
- Review of litigation history
-Review of intellectual property rights and regulatory license
Vrinlegal's legal due diligence reports are tailored to the target style and level of detail expected by investors, investment banks, and regulators alike.
Legal Assistance with Foreign Listings and Global Investments
For foreign companies seeking global growth, we help clients understand the legal aspects of cross-border or international debt issue and foreign listings.
We can help with:
-Legal advice in relation to ADR/GDR offerings
-Regulatory issues under FEMA and RBI
-Documentation for Eurobonds and offshore debt
-Facilitating FPIs (Foreign Portfolio Investors)
We help clients ensure that any capital market strategy that legally supports global funding, regardless of whether the foreign entity is a startup or a large cap equity business.
Legal Solutions for Venture Capital and Private Equity
Our team provides services for raising equity capital in private placements, venture capital, and angel deals, in addition to public offerings. Our services include:
-Term Sheet and Shareholders' Agreement Drafting
-Legal Due Diligence of Target Companies
-Equity and Convertible Notes Structuring
-Exit Strategy and Liquidation Preferences
-We will ensure that companies and investors have the legal foundation to collaborate, rights, and resolve disputes.
Why opt for Vrinlegal for Capital Markets Law Service?
At Vrinlegal, we strive to marry legal excellence with a practical grasp of India's diverse capital markets. Our legal services in equity capital markets and debt capital markets allow issuers, investors and market intermediaries to benefit from clarity, protection and thought leadership.
What makes us different:
-From end-to-end documentation and regulatory compliance.
-Track record of an experienced legal teams specializing in capital markets.
-Provision of advisory services for both primary and secondary market transactions.
-Transparency in fee structures and timing of execution.
-Broad appreciation of equity and capital markets trends.
-Trends for the Future of Capital Markets: Legal Trends to Monitor
With digital platform listings, ESG investing, and fintech-driven debt instruments, India’s capital markets are developing rapidly. Legal trends are rapidly developing as well. Our Firm leads the way in:
-Advising upon ESG compliance and green bonds
-Structuring blockchain-based debt and equity instruments
-Compliance with regulations for digital public issues
-Drafting contracts for hybrid fundraising instruments
We provide future-ready legal support to help navigate the changes and developments in both equity capital markets and debt capital markets while ensuring innovation and compliance with regulations are in place.
Conclusion
Capital market transactions require more than just financial consideration - they require a legal understanding. Whether you are preparing an initial public offering (IPO), issuing bonds, or raising equity capital via private equity, at Vrinlegal we provide reliable, expert and knowledgeable legal advice. You can rely on our legal advice within India's exciting equity and capital market ecosystem.