The Securities Law practice at MJ & ASSOCIATES provides strategic legal advice to a wide range of capital market participants, including listed companies, investment banks, brokers, and investors. Our team has a deep and practical understanding of the regulations framed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which governs the Indian securities market. We guide our clients through the complexities of capital raising, regulatory compliance, and securities litigation.
Our Expertise
Our services are designed to support clients through every stage of their interaction with the capital markets, from initial offerings to ongoing compliance and dispute resolution.
Capital Markets Transactions
We act as legal counsel for issuers, lead managers, and underwriters in a variety of capital market transactions, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Follow-on Public Offers (FPOs), Rights Issues, and Qualified Institutions Placements (QIPs). We manage the entire legal process, from due diligence to drafting the offer documents.
Securities Litigation and Enforcement
Our firm represents clients in investigations and enforcement actions initiated by SEBI for alleged violations of securities laws, including insider trading and market manipulation. We have a strong practice in handling appeals before the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) and the Supreme Court of India.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
We provide continuous advisory services to listed companies on their corporate governance obligations under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations. This includes advising boards, conducting compliance audits, and ensuring timely and accurate disclosures to the stock exchanges.
Representative Work
- Acted as the legal counsel to the issuer for a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) of a technology services company.
- Successfully defended a company and its directors in an insider trading investigation conducted by SEBI, resulting in the dropping of charges.
- Advised a listed company on its obligations and strategy under the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations during a hostile takeover bid.
- Represented a leading stockbroker in an appeal before the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) against a SEBI order, achieving a favorable outcome.