Acting as a strategic and secretarial consultant to the IPO process, including conducting a sanity check of corporate records and compliance preparedness.
Serving as the authorized representative of the company to coordinate, negotiate, and facilitate discussions with the Merchant Banker and potential investors.
Acting as the central liaison between the company, its management team, Merchant Banker, legal counsel, auditors, and investors throughout the IPO lifecycle.
Assisting in finalizing the IPO structure, pricing mechanism, valuation inputs, and drafting key transaction terms in collaboration with Merchant Banker and legal teams.
Advising and monitoring compliance under Companies Act, SEBI (LODR), SCRA, Depositories Act, ICDR, and other listing-related regulations.
Assisting in dematerializing equity shares and coordinating with depositories for ISIN allotment and share activation.
Managing legal documentation and RoC filings for converting a private company into a public limited company in preparation for listing.
Advising on the constitution of board and committees to ensure compliance with SEBI LODR and Companies Act provisions on governance.
Continuous evaluation and support for identifying and addressing legal and regulatory gaps during the IPO journey.
Forming all necessary board committees like Audit, Nomination, and Stakeholders Relationship Committee as required under law.
Conducting secretarial due diligence for IPO readiness, including statutory records, ROC filings, and past non-compliance checks.
Amending the charter documents (MOA/AOA) to align with SEBI listing norms and shareholder requirements for a public company.
Evaluating outstanding instruments (CCDs, ESOPs, etc.) and managing their conversion, allotment, and related filings.
Handling shareholder approvals, filing necessary e-forms, and compliance for enhancing the authorized capital before IPO.
Drafting and filing the prospectus with RoC through GNL-1, ensuring regulatory alignment and completeness of disclosures.
Appearing before RoC, Regional Director, SEBI, or MCA on behalf of the company for all IPO-related matters and approvals.
Certification and timely filing of statutory forms and returns with the RoC, SEBI, and stock exchanges as part of IPO execution.
Drafting and submitting Return of Allotment to RoC post-IPO, ensuring proper shareholder records and statutory compliance.
Providing expert legal opinions on company law and SEBI regulations relevant to IPO structuring, disclosures, and eligibility.
Managing post-IPO responsibilities including monitoring use of proceeds, SEBI (LODR) reporting, investor grievance redressal, and corporate disclosures.