When enterprises are looking to raise capital or invest, Cooper Grace Ward delivers high quality, focused and pragmatic advice. This has helped our Brisbane law firm to build long-standing relationships with valued commercial clients, industry associations and government associations nationwide.
The investment and capital markets (otherwise known as ‘securities’) area of law is a key focus for our team.
Our dynamic team of commercial lawyers deliver integrated legal and financial solutions to clients ranging from small initial public offerings to multi-million dollar debt and equity financings.
We provide advice to a variety of clients on either side of the capital markets equation. Our lawyers regularly act for clients including start-up ventures, high-growth companies, listed companies, venture capitalists, stockbrokers, scheme promoters, responsible entities, fund managers, trustee companies and superannuation trustees.
One of our strengths is the expertise our capital markets lawyers bring from working with a range of external advisers in the industry, including brokers, underwriters, accountants and corporate advisers.
As a result, we do not need to reinvent the wheel – we understand the important role these advisers play in the capital raising process.
The role of regulators is critical in capital market transactions. Our experience in liaising with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and secondary markets adds value for you and your business, as we understand regulators’ procedures and how best to approach them on difficult issues.
Cooper Grace Ward’s team of commercial lawyers has earned the firm a place on the Doyle’s Guide list of leading corporate law firms (encompassing mergers and acquisitions and capital markets) in each edition since 2010.
Our in-depth working knowledge of evolving global capital markets allows us to provide innovative solutions to our clients. The team is adept at thinking outside the square to formulate strategies and solutions.
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The 2018 decision of the Supreme Court in Murphy v NCAA returns to each of the (American) States the power to regulate sports betting.
Digital currency exchange providers will be forced to enrol and register with Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) under new laws that came into effect on 3 April 2018.