Cross-Border Securities Transactions
Bridging Borders, Streamlining Global Securities Transactions
ILF’s expertise in cross-border securities transactions is critical for clients operating in the global financial marketplace. Our practice is dedicated to navigating the complexities of international securities transactions, ensuring compliance with foreign securities laws, and optimizing the strategic outcomes of global offerings and listings. We serve a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, and emerging companies, providing them with the legal acumen needed to successfully execute cross-border transactions.
Guidance on Compliance with Foreign Securities Laws for Cross-Border Transactions
Our services include:
- Advising on compliance with foreign securities laws and regulations, including the European Union’s Prospectus Regulation, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules, and Asia-Pacific securities regulations, among others.
- Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify and navigate the legal and regulatory risks associated with specific jurisdictions involved in cross-border transactions.
- Designing offering structures that optimize tax efficiencies, comply with multiple jurisdictions’ regulations, and meet the client’s strategic objectives.
Advising on the Regulatory Implications of Global Offerings and Listings
Our expertise extends to:
- Assisting with the structuring and execution of global securities offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, and private placements, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
- Advising on the listing of securities on foreign stock exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange (LSE), and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), among others.
- Preparing and reviewing the necessary regulatory filings and documentation required for global offerings and listings, ensuring clarity, compliance, and effective communication with investors and regulators.
- Providing strategic counsel on the advantages and considerations of dual or multi-listings, including regulatory obligations, market access, and investor base expansion.
Strategic Advisory on Cross-Border M&A and Investments
We offer strategic advice to improve engagement with shareholders:
- Offering strategic advice on the securities law implications of cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-transaction integration.
- Assisting clients in developing and implementing strategies for foreign investments, including navigating the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviews and other national security considerations.
ILF’s Cross-Border Securities Transactions practice is distinguished by its global perspective, deep regulatory knowledge, and commitment to client success in the international arena. Our team leverages a network of global contacts and local counsel to provide seamless advice and ensure that our clients’ transactions are executed efficiently, compliantly, and with an eye toward maximizing value and strategic advantage in the global marketplace.