Capital Markets

Malta’s capital markets are thriving, marked by consistent growth in both size and liquidity. The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) stands as a testament to the sophistication of our financial market infrastructure. Despite the island’s relatively small size, the MSE boasts a robust framework for the trading, settlement, and registration of securities.

At VB Advocates, we take pride in offering tailored legal services to meet the diverse needs of our clients in the capital markets sector. Our team is well-versed in handling a wide array of transactions, ensuring that both novice issuers and seasoned market participants receive the highest quality of support and guidance, and our services in this respect consist of:

• Debt Issues: Our expertise encompasses advising on various debt instruments, ensuring that our clients can navigate the complexities of the market with confidence.
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs): We provide end-to-end support for IPOs, from initial planning and regulatory compliance to successful market entry.
• Private Placements: For clients looking to raise capital through private placements, we offer strategic advice and execution support tailored to their unique needs.
• Effective Structuring: Our team’s extensive experience allows us to identify the most effective capital-raising structures for our clients, optimising their market entry strategies.
• Public Takeovers: VB Advocates assists clients through the complexities of public takeovers of publicly listed companies.
• Post-Issuance Compliance: We guide clients through the intricacies of post-issuance obligations, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Holistic Service Approach: We understand that every client’s needs are unique and develop bespoke strategies that align with our clients’ specific goals and market conditions. From the initial stages of a transaction through to post-issuance compliance, we provide unwavering support, ensuring that our clients can focus on their core business activities.

At VB Advocates we are known for our excellence in legal services, with a reputation built on successful outcomes and strong client relationships, in general and also specific to the capital market industry. 

• Proven Track Record: Our team comprises seasoned professionals with a deep understanding of the capital markets, evidenced by a history of successful transactions and satisfied clients.
• Updated Knowledge: We stay abreast of the latest trends and regulatory changes in the capital markets to offer cutting-edge advice and solutions.
• Tailored Strategies: We take the time to understand our clients’ specific needs, crafting strategies that are both innovative and practical.
• Dedicated Support: Our commitment to our clients is reflected in our personalised service and attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of their capital markets activities is addressed.

Highlights from the VB Advocates Capital Markets casebook:

• VB Advocates has advised numerous local businesses on issuing and listing debt securities on the local main market consistently for a number of years, helping them secure the necessary capital for growth.
• Our firm has guided a multinational group and other local groups through bond redemption and new bond issuance processes, ensuring compliance and successful listing on the Malta Stock Exchange.
• We have supported a pharmaceutical company through restructuring, bond redemption, and new listed securities issuance, facilitating their continued success.
• We have advised a locally-based multinational organization which is a key player in the food service, retail and property management industries in connection with a voluntary public takeover bid for the acquisition of all shares issued in the capital of a publicly listed company that manages and operates one of Malta’s largest shopping malls, drawing upon the experience gained by the firm’s capital markets team in advising upon two similar publicly listed company takeover bids in recent years.