Capital Markets
Capital markets advisory covering securities laws, SEBI regulations, IPOs, private placements, and corporate governance compliance.
Capital markets lawyers in Delhi NCR. Expert advice on SEBI regulations, IPOs, securities compliance, takeovers & corporate governance.
Available across New Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Panipat, Prayagraj and Lucknow. Book a consultation or call +91-9899686394.
Overview
Our Capital Markets practice advises corporates, financial institutions, merchant bankers, promoters, and institutional investors across Delhi NCR and North India on securities offerings, listing-stage compliance, and corporate governance. We work under the framework of the SEBI Act, 1992, the Companies Act, 2013, and the key SEBI regulations governing the markets, including the ICDR Regulations, 2018 for IPOs, rights issues and QIPs, the LODR Regulations, 2015 for continuous listing obligations, the SAST (Takeover) Regulations, 2011, the PIT (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the AIF, FPI, REIT and InvIT frameworks. Typical engagements range from structuring public and private offerings and advising boards on disclosure and UPSI controls, to defending SEBI investigations, show-cause notices, and enforcement actions, with appeals before the Securities Appellate Tribunal. We also advise on NSE and BSE listing and post-listing compliance for issuers headquartered in the region.
What We Offer
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Follow-on Offerings (FPOs)
Private Placements and QIPs
SEBI Compliance and Regulatory Filings
Takeover Code Advisory and Open Offers
Delisting and Buy-back Regulations
Mutual Funds and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Stock Exchange Listing Requirements
Insider Trading and UPSI Compliance
Corporate Governance and Board Advisory
Securities Fraud and Enforcement Actions
Debt Capital Markets and Bond Issuances
Foreign Portfolio Investment Regulations
Areas of Specialization
IPO and public offering structuring
SEBI investigation and enforcement defense
Corporate governance frameworks
Cross-border securities transactions
Fund formation and regulatory approvals
Why Judicium for Capital Markets?
Our strategic positioning and deep expertise make us the preferred choice for legal services in North India
Updated expertise on latest SEBI regulations and amendments
Experience with NSE, BSE, and other stock exchange requirements
Comprehensive support from pre-IPO to post-listing compliance
Strategic advisory on M&A and takeover regulations
Strong regulatory relationships and efficient approvals
Relevant Laws & Regulations
- Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
- SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011
- SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015
- Companies Act, 2013
- Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an IPO and a QIP in India?
An IPO is a public offer of securities to retail and institutional investors leading to a listing, governed by the SEBI ICDR Regulations, 2018 with extensive disclosure and prospectus requirements. A QIP (Qualified Institutions Placement) is a faster private placement by an already-listed company to qualified institutional buyers under Chapter VI of the ICDR Regulations, requiring far less documentation and no prior SEBI approval.
When is an open offer triggered under the SEBI Takeover Code?
Under the SEBI SAST Regulations, 2011, an acquirer must make an open offer to public shareholders on acquiring 25% or more of voting rights, on acquiring control regardless of shareholding, or on creeping acquisition of more than 5% in a financial year beyond the 25% threshold. The mandatory open offer must be for at least 26% of the target's shares.
What are the penalties for insider trading in India?
Insider trading is prohibited under the SEBI PIT Regulations, 2015 and Section 15G of the SEBI Act, which provides for a penalty of up to ₹25 crores or three times the profit made, whichever is higher. SEBI can also pass directions disgorging unlawful gains and debarring persons from the securities market. Judicium Arbitration advises listed companies and individuals in Delhi NCR on PIT compliance and enforcement defence.
How long does the IPO approval process take with SEBI?
After filing the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), SEBI typically issues its observations within 30 to 90 days, though queries and the company's responses can extend this. The overall timeline from DRHP filing to listing, including stock exchange in-principle approvals and the bidding period, commonly runs four to six months depending on market conditions and the quality of disclosures.
Topics We Advise On — Capital Markets
Clients across Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur and North India approach Judicium Arbitration on matters such as these. If your question is below, our capital markets counsel can help.
- capital markets India
- SEBI lawyers Delhi
- IPO advisors India
- securities law India
- takeover code lawyers
- corporate governance counsel
- ICDR Regulations IPO counsel
- SEBI investigation defense
- listing obligations LODR advisory
- mutual fund regulatory India
- SEBI insider trading defense lawyer
- AIF Regulations counsel India
- REIT InvIT structuring lawyers
- FPI compliance India
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