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About the Course on Capital Market Transactions: Law & Practice [IPOs, QIPs & Rights Issues]
A Practitioner’s Perspective is an 10 class intensive course offering law students and professionals a hands-on understanding of how equity capital market transactions are executed in leading law firms.
The course covers the entire lifecycle of equity offerings – from kick-off to listing – including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Hybrid Securities, Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs), and Rights Issues.
Participants will explore how law firm lawyers handle legal due diligence, regulatory compliance, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and drafting across each stage of an equity deal. This practitioner-led training mirrors real transaction timelines and challenges, helping you build job-ready skills that are highly valued in capital markets practice.
Eligibility
Law students (including LLM students), graduates, academicians and practitioners.
It is also open to all individuals interested in learning laws related to Capital Markets.
Course Structure
Topic 1: Introduction to Equity Capital Markets and IPOs
- Overview of Equity Capital Markets: Define the equity capital market and its role in corporate finance and brief overview of different kind of equity offerings.
- What is an IPO? Definition, purpose, and advantages of going public.
- Why Companies Go Public: Reasons for conducting an IPO, including raising capital and providing exits for early investors.
- The IPO Process: An Overview: Briefly introduce the main phases of the IPO process.
Topic 2: Key Stakeholders & Their Roles
- Issuer company (management, board of directors).
- Underwriters / Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs).
- Lawyers (issuer’s counsel, underwriters’ counsel).
- Accountants / Auditors and other industry experts.
- Regulators (SEBI, Stock Exchanges).
Topic 3: IPO Roadmap & Milestones
- Initial Planning & Preparatory Steps
- Due Diligence
- Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) → Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) → Prospectus
- Marketing & Book-Building Phases
- Regulatory Filing & Approval Stages
- Listing & Post-listing Requirements
Topic 4: Regulatory Framework & Compliance (Part I)
- SEBI Regulations (ICDR Regulations, LODR, etc.)
- Stock Exchange Listing Requirements
- Compliance Calendar
- Common Regulatory Pitfalls
Topic 5: Regulatory Framework & Compliance (Part II)
Topic 6: Legal Due Diligence & Preparatory Work
- Scope & Objectives of Due Diligence
- Key Areas of Investigation
- Diligence Process & Coordination
- Identifying & Mitigating Red Flags
- Diligence Report & Disclosure Requirements
Topic 7: Documentation & Drafting Essentials
- Offer Documents: Anatomy of the DRHP / RHP / Prospectus.
- Key Agreements in an IPO
- Drafting Techniques & Best Practices
- Redlining & Negotiation Skills
Topic 8: Final Steps to Listing & Post-listing Obligations
- Pricing & Allocation
- Listing on Stock Exchanges
- Post-listing Regulatory Obligations
Topic 9: Hybrid Securities (INVITs & REITs)
Topic 10: QIPs & Rights Issue
- Overview of QIPs: Definition and Regulatory Framework
- The QIP Process: From Planning to Placement
- Stakeholders and Strategic Considerations
- Introduction to Rights Issue & Legal Framework
- Rights Issue Process & Key Milestones
- Stakeholders and Post-issue Obligations
Perks
- Weekend sessions with fixed timings
- Live and interactive sessions with doubt-clearing options
- Learn from the top industry experts
- A certificate on completion of the course to show your expertise
- Get access to recorded video lectures
- Practical assignments
Faculties
- Ms. Priyadarshini Rao (Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas)
- Ms. Trishita Dasgupta (Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co)
- Ms. Nayan Jain (Partner, Verist Law)
- Ms. Avanti Kale (Counsel, Trilegal)
- Mr. Harsh Loonker (Principal Associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co)
Certification
Upon completion of the assignment, participants will receive an e-certificate that can be downloaded and printed for records.
Duration
Course Duration: 5 Weeks, starting Feb 28
Classes will be held only on weekends (10 AM to 11:30 AM).
Last Date of Enrolment
Feb 27
Course Fees
Rs 5999
After LawBhoomi Discount (Rs 600 off – 10%): Rs 5,399.00
Enrolment Procedure
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