Leading Law Firm in Capital Markets Transactions and Regulation in India

Guiding Issuers and Intermediaries Through Securities Offerings and Compliance

Foresight Law Offices advises companies, investment banks, and other market participants on the full spectrum of capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings, and ensures compliance with India’s securities laws and regulations administered by SEBI.

Understanding Capital Markets Law in India

This practice area governs the issuance and trading of securities (like shares and bonds) in India. It involves regulations set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) covering public offerings (IPOs, FPOs), private placements, debt issuances, foreign investment rules, listing requirements on stock exchanges (NSE, BSE), and ongoing compliance obligations for listed entities, including corporate governance norms.

Our Capital Markets Services

We provide comprehensive legal support for accessing and navigating India’s capital markets:

Public Offerings (Equity & Debt)

Advising issuers and lead managers on Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Follow-on Public Offers (FPOs), Rights Issues, Qualified Institutions Placements (QIPs), and public issues of debt securities (NCDs), including drafting offer documents (DRHP, RHP, Prospectus) and due diligence.

Private Placements

Assisting companies with raising capital through private placements of equity or debt securities in compliance with Companies Act and SEBI regulations.

Debt Capital Markets

Advising on issuance of listed and unlisted non-convertible debentures (NCDs), commercial paper, medium-term notes, and other debt instruments.

Listing & Ongoing Compliance

Assisting companies with listing securities on stock exchanges and ensuring compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (LODR).

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

Advising listed entities and intermediaries on continuous disclosure requirements, insider trading regulations, takeover code compliance, and other SEBI regulations.

Foreign Investment

Advising on foreign portfolio investment (FPI) regulations and foreign direct investment (FDI) rules applicable to capital market transactions.

Corporate Governance for Listed Entities

Guiding listed companies on implementing corporate governance best practices and complying with SEBI's requirements.

Our Approach

Our Capital Markets team combines legal precision with market insight. We focus on:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is an IPO (Initial Public Offering)?

An IPO is the process by which a private company first sells its shares to the public, becoming a publicly traded and listed company. It’s a way to raise capital and provide liquidity to existing shareholders.

Q2: What is the role of SEBI in the capital markets?

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the primary regulator of the securities market in India. Its main functions include protecting investor interests, promoting market development, and regulating market participants and activities.

Q3: What are the SEBI LODR Regulations?

The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 outline the continuous compliance requirements for companies whose securities are listed on Indian stock exchanges. This includes rules on financial reporting, corporate governance, disclosures of material events, and related party transactions.

Q4: What is a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP)?

A QIP is a way for a listed company in India to raise capital by issuing equity shares or certain other securities to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) without needing to make a public offer, subject to compliance with SEBI regulations.

Q5: What are Insider Trading regulations?

SEBI’s (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations prohibit trading in securities by individuals (‘insiders’) who possess unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI). They also mandate listed companies and intermediaries to have codes of conduct and controls to prevent insider trading.

Discuss Your Capital Markets Needs

For expert legal advice on raising capital, securities offerings, listing, or regulatory compliance in India’s capital markets, please contact Foresight Law Offices.