CAPITAL MARKETS LAW

Strategic Legal Advisory for Modern Capital Markets

MLegal’s Capital Markets practice provides sophisticated, transaction-led legal advice to issuers, investors, financial institutions, private equity funds, and listed companies operating across India, the United Kingdom, the UAE, and global markets.

We combine deep expertise in Indian securities law with a strong cross-border perspective, enabling us to support both international investors entering India and Indian corporates accessing global capital. Our lawyers work seamlessly across jurisdictions to align commercial objectives with regulatory requirements.

India’s capital markets have demonstrated sustained growth and resilience, even in periods of global economic uncertainty. As foreign investment interest in India continues to increase, we help UK-based and international clients structure compliant, efficient, and strategically sound investments in Indian listed entities.

At the same time, we support Indian corporates pursuing international expansion through capital raising, cross-border listings, and innovative financing structures.

Our approach balances transaction speed, regulatory certainty, and governance excellence, ensuring that clients can execute with confidence in a highly regulated environment.

What We Do

IPOs, Rights Issues & Private Placements

We advise on capital raising transactions involving listed and pre-IPO companies, including:

• Structuring and executing rights issues
• Private placements and preferential allotments
• Public offerings and follow-on issues
• Investor documentation and disclosures
• Compliance with SEBI and exchange requirements

We work closely with investment banks, auditors, and underwriters to deliver efficient deal execution.

M&A Involving Listed Companies

We support mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganisations involving listed entities, including:

• Compliance with SEBI Takeover Regulations
• Open offer strategy and execution
• Due diligence and risk assessment
• Share purchase agreements and transaction documentation

Our experience ensures regulatory alignment while protecting commercial interests.

Schemes of Arrangement & Corporate Restructuring

We advise on court and regulatory-driven restructuring processes, including:

• Demergers and spin-offs
• Mergers and amalgamations
• Capital reduction schemes
• Creditor and shareholder approvals

We manage the entire process from structuring to final approvals.

Buybacks, Delisting & Insider Trading Compliance

We assist companies with sensitive capital market actions, including:

• Share buybacks and tender offers
• Voluntary and compulsory delisting
• Insider trading policies and investigations
• Compliance with SEBI Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations

Our focus is on governance, transparency, and risk mitigation.

Structured Finance & Private Bond Placements

We advise on innovative financing instruments, including:

• Private bond issuances
• Structured debt instruments
• Convertible securities
• Hybrid financial products

We ensure that structures comply with both Indian and international regulatory standards.

Regulatory Liaison & Filings

We regularly engage with:

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
• National Stock Exchange (NSE)
• Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

We manage filings, representations, and regulatory queries to keep transactions on track.

Who We Work With

We act for:

• Listed and pre-IPO companies
• Private equity and venture capital funds
• International institutional investors
• Investment banks and underwriters
• Promoters and management teams
• Financial advisors and auditors

Why Choose MLegal for Capital Markets?

• Deep expertise in Indian securities law with global perspective
• Strong cross-border capability across UK, India, and UAE
• Integrated approach linking capital markets, M&A, tax, and disputes
• Senior lawyer-led execution on every transaction
• Focus on governance, transparency, and investor protection

We do not simply process filings — we help clients design market-ready, regulator-safe transactions.