Equity capital markets

Experts for all equity capital markets transactions with a team of specialist equity capital markets (ECM) lawyers, we provide strategic support, from startups to initial public offerings (IPOs), through to expanding market capitalisation via secondary fundraisings and advising on a range of capital management solutions

Alongside our capital markets services, our collaborative team leverages cross-disciplinary expertise across corporate advisory, tax and mergers and acquisitions.

As a dominant legal adviser in this market, the team has strong working relationships with issuers, shareholders, underwriters and regulators (ASX and ASIC) allowing a deep understanding of current market practice and trends.

From emerging start-ups to listed companies, we bring deep expertise across key growth industries, including resources and renewables, technology, life sciences, food and agribusiness, education, healthcare, financial services, and construction.

Initial public offerings

When advising on initial public offerings (IPOs), we combine technical precision with commercial pragmatism to deliver results that align with your strategic objectives and create lasting value.

Our comprehensive legal services cover the entire listing journey, from pre-IPO funding, structuring, due diligence, and regulatory approvals to prospectus preparation, investor engagement, and ASX exchange requirements.

Post-listing, we continue to support clients with ongoing compliance, corporate governance, secondary capital raisings and capital management solutions to ensure sustained market success.

Secondary raisings

Following a successful public listing, our specialist lawyers help clients navigate their capital needs for expanded growth. From implementing conventional to more complex convertible note and equity facilities, our support has enabled the successful delivery of milestone results for innovative, high-growth companies. We have also supported a range of cross-border capital raisings and dual listings.

Capital management

Our expertise extends to block trades and institutional selldowns, as well as capital management solutions such as buybacks, dividend reinvestment plans, special dividends, and capital reductions, as well as small-holding buybacks. Should the need arise, we can also assist with recapitalisation and relisting assignments, or orderly delisting.

Equity incentives

Working collaboratively with our expert colleagues, we are able to advise on the complexities of the Corporations Act, Listing Rules, taxation law and employment law to effectively implement equity incentives for executives and employees which are aligned to the company’s objectives. These might include share, option, or performance rights plans. Our experience also includes conforming foreign share plans to Australian legal requirements.

Start-ups, seed capital and venture capital

We understand the unique challenges of new and emerging businesses, which is why our team delivers tailored, commercial solutions to help navigate complexities and access the capital you need to transition from start-up to scale-up.

Our equity capital markets team expertly supports the capital needs of start-ups and unlisted companies, by facilitating venture capital and seed funding transactions, helping them secure the early-stage investment necessary for growth and development. We are familiar with the full range of structures used from Seed Capital to Series A funding and beyond, including SAFEs and other instruments.