About mentblue
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About Equity Capital Markets Course
Equity Capital Markets is an 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 kickoff to listing—including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), 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.
Who can Attend?
Law students (including LLM students), graduates, academicians and practitioners.
Modules
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
- SEBI Regulations (ICDR Regulations, LODR, etc.)
- Stock Exchange Listing Requirements
- Compliance Calendars
- Common Regulatory Pitfalls
Topic 5: Legal Due Diligence & Preparatory Work
- Scope & Objectives of Due Diligence
- Key Areas of Investigation
- Diligence Process & Coordinations
- Identifying & Mitigating Red Flags
- Diligence Report & Disclosure Requirements
Topic 6: Documentation & Drafting Essentials
- Offer Documents: Anatomy of the DRHP / RHP / Prospectus.
- Key Agreements in an IPO
- Drafting Techniques & Best Practices
- Redlining & Negotiation Skills
Topic 7: Final Steps to Listing & Post-listing Obligations
- Pricing & Allocation
- Listing on Stock Exchanges
- Post-listing Regulatory Obligations
Topic 8: Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP)
- Overview of QIPs: Definition and Regulatory Framework
- The QIP Process: From Planning to Placement
- Stakeholders and Strategic Considerations
Topic 9: Rights Issue
- Introduction to Rights Issue & Legal Framework
- Rights Issue Process & Key Milestones
- Stakeholders and Post-issue Obligations
Faculties
- Trishita Dasgupta – Counsel, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
- Nayan Jain – Former Principal Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
- Romit Srivastava – Senior Associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
Duration
Course Duration: 9 Weeks, starting 12th April
Classes will be held only on weekends. Recordings will be given from missed sessions.
Class Timings: 11 AM onwards
Perks
- Weekend sessions with fixed timings
- Live and interactive sessions with doubt-clearing options
- Learn from the top industry experts
- Certificate on completion of course to show your expertise
- Get access to recorded video lectures
- Practical assignments
- Access to expert curated subject-related sample drafts
Last Date of Enrolment
11 April
Course Fees
5999
Enrolment Procedure
Click Here to Enrol.
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