Online Certificate Course on Inside Equity Capital Market Transactions by mentblue: Enrolments Open!

About mentblue

mentblue is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the next generation of legal professionals. It is attempting to connect law aspirants, students and professionals with experienced mentors who can guide them through every step of their journey.

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    

Career Accelerator Bonus Pack (Worth ₹10,000 — Included Free)

Enrol and get instant access to these exclusive, career-boosting resources:

• Bonus #1: CV & Cover Letter Masterclass: A complimentary session with Mr. Vishesh Sharma (Ex-SAM, LLM-Harvard Law School) on how to craft applications that get noticed by Tier-1 firms.
• Bonus #2: Professional CV Review: Get your CV personally reviewed by the expert Mentblue team to ensure it stands out.
• Bonus #3: IBC Masterclass: Free access to a deep-dive session on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, led by a senior professional from Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.
• Bonus #4: Total Flexibility: Get 24/7 on-demand access to all course recordings for 1 full year. Revisit complex topics as many times as you need.

Faculties

1. Trishita Dasgupta – Counsel, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
2. Nayan Jain – Former Principal Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
3. Romit Srivastava – Senior Associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.

Duration 

10+ Hours 

Access to the course will be given for 1 year. The course can be accessed both on mobile and desktop/laptop.

Certification

Upon completion of the assignment, participants will receive an e-certificate that can be downloaded and printed for records.

Mode

Self-paced (pre-recorded classes)

Course Fees

Rs 2499

Enrolment Procedure

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