Our Capital Markets Practice provides guidance on a broad spectrum of activities, from regulatory compliance to structuring, launching, and managing capital-raising activities for corporations, financial institutions, and investors. Our team advises on primary and secondary markets, regulatory frameworks, and various types of securities. We assist clients in structuring equity and debt offerings, public and private placements, initial public offerings (IPOs), and other forms of capital raising.
providing guidance on the issuance and listing of equity and debt securities in both public and private markets. We assist clients in structuring and executing a wide range of offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs), rights offerings, follow-on public offerings, and private placements. Our services also cover regulatory filings and compliance with securities laws and regulations, helping clients obtain necessary approvals from the Ethiopian Capital Markets Authority (ECMA) and the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). We ensure that all public and private offerings meet legal requirements, enhancing transparency and investor confidence.
We offer legal counsel on the issuance of various types of securities, including corporate, and government bonds. Our team ensures that bond issuances comply with all relevant laws and regulations. We also assist in drafting and reviewing prospectuses, offering memorandums, and other disclosure documents. Additionally, we advise clients on structuring debt instruments, such as convertible bonds and structured finance products, to meet their financial needs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Our team provides legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers involving publicly traded companies. We guide clients through the complexities of securities law to ensure compliance with disclosure requirements, shareholder approval processes, and regulatory filings. In addition, we advise on structuring deals to minimize tax liabilities and optimize capital structure during M&A transactions. We offer strategic advice on how to navigate the regulatory landscape and achieve smooth, successful transactions in the capital markets space.
We help clients understand and comply with securities regulations, corporate governance standards, and reporting obligations. Our team provides advice on establishing and implementing robust corporate governance frameworks, including board structures, shareholder rights, and fiduciary duties. We represent clients before the ECMA in matters related to securities offerings, regulatory filings, and compliance with the law.
We guide companies through the entire process of listing on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), ensuring compliance with legal obligations. Our services include advising on shareholder communications, continuous disclosure obligations, and periodic reporting. We also provide ongoing support post-listing, advising clients on the maintenance of compliance with regulations such as insider trading rules, periodic filings, and shareholder meetings, ensuring that companies remain in good standing with regulators.
We offer legal advise in the establishment of investment funds, including private equity funds, venture capital funds, and other collective investment schemes. Our team provides guidance on fund structure, investor protection, and compliance with regulations. We assist clients in negotiating fund management agreements, ensuring that terms are clearly defined and beneficial to all parties. Additionally, we advise on the sale of fund interests, distribution of returns, and the regulation of fund managers, ensuring that the fund's operations comply with all relevant laws.
Our team provides legal services for creating securitization structures, including asset-backed securities (ABS) and mortgage-backed securities (MBS). We assist clients in structuring complex financing transactions involving the pooling and repackaging of assets to create tradable securities. Our services also cover the regulatory aspects of securitization, ensuring that all transactions comply with securities laws and regulations. Whether for financing or risk management purposes, we provide tailored legal solutions that help clients achieve their financial goals through securitization and structured finance.
We advise clients on the use of derivatives, such as futures, options, and swaps, from a legal perspective. Our legal service also extends to the regulatory treatment of derivative contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant securities and financial laws. We guide clients in navigating the legal complexities of financial instruments, ensuring that derivative transactions are executed in accordance with local and international regulations.
Our team assists financial institutions, including banks, investment firms, and brokers, in obtaining the necessary licenses and approvals from regulators such as the NBE and ECMA. We also provide advice on regulatory compliance, including adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, know-your-customer (KYC) rules, and other regulatory requirements for financial service providers.
We provide legal support for private equity and venture capital investments, assisting with structuring investment deals, negotiating terms, and addressing regulatory issues related to equity financing. Our team also supports clients with due diligence, drafting investment agreements, and structuring exit strategies.
We advise publicly traded companies on managing investor relations and shareholder communications to ensure compliance with securities laws and regulations. Our team also provides counsel on handling shareholder activism, including managing proxy contests, shareholder proposals, and disputes related to governance or corporate strategy. We help clients navigate shareholder demands and ensure that their corporate strategies align with legal requirements and best practices in corporate governance.
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