PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Raising Capital 101: A Securities Podcast - What Are the Differences Between Private & Public Offerings?
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Raising Capital 101: A Securities Podcast - What Laws Affect Securities Offerings?
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Raising Capital 101: A Securities Podcast - What Makes it a Securities Offering?
If the US Government shutdown drags on, market participants will start to ask what options are available to get pending deals across the finish line while the SEC is not able to declare registration statements effective....more
On 19 January 2026, a new UK prospectus regime, under the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024 (the “New Prospectus Rules”) took effect. Published by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), the new rules...more
On 19 January 2026, the new UK prospectus rules (Prospectus Rules: Admissions to Trading on a Regulated Market, known as the “PRM Sourcebook”) took effect and, together with the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading...more
The life sciences industry is poised for an upswing in initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2026, supported by a large IPO backlog, the strong performance of biotech market indices, and positive capital markets signals...more
As companies gear up for 2026, what happens at the SEC could smooth the path for public capital raising efforts. However, with “lessons learned” from the government-wide shutdown still fresh in our memories – and becoming...more
Below is our quarterly briefing covering the most important developments for UK PLCs, UK equity capital markets and UK public M&A in Q4 2025....more
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has made significant amendments to the original listing requirements (OLRs) in Part III of the TSX Company Manual (Manual), effective November 6, 2025. The changes modernize, simplify and...more
In addition to noting its backlog includes 900 registration statements, Corp Fin posted this list of 9 “reopening” FAQs, which can be summarized as follows...more
The challenge - A decade ago, Navan set out to revolutionize the travel industry through an all-in-one platform to streamline how business travelers navigate the world – with artificial intelligence at its core....more
As highlighted in this press release – and this related case study – Cooley was issuer’s counsel in the MapLight Therapeutics IPO that priced earlier this week. It’s a rarity for an IPO to price during a government shutdown...more
On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a policy statement potentially paving the way for the adoption of mandatory arbitration by issuers. According to the policy statement, “the...more
IPO companies and other companies may have their registration statements go effective automatically 20 days after filing by operation of Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), notwithstanding the...more
On Sept. 3, Nasdaq submitted proposals to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modify its initial and continued listing standards, with the stated aim of improving market integrity, investor protection, and...more
Initial public offerings appear poised for a surge to finish the year as the uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff actions and geopolitical tensions has subsided, with experts saying that companies...more
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLY) completed one of 2025’s largest space technology initial public offerings (IPO) on August 7, 2025. Firefly priced its shares at $45 and closed its first day up more than 30% at $60.35,...more
In this edition of UK Equity Capital Markets Insights, we cover the following developments: • Consultation by the UK Takeover Panel on IPO Disclosures and Dual Class Share Structures - • The Publication of the UK FCA’s...more
On 15 July 2025, the FCA published PS25/9 and PS25/10 outlining its final rules for the new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading regime, which will supersede the existing UK Prospectus Regulation from 19 January 2026....more
Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about. ...more
The principal regulations governing offers of securities to the public and admissions of securities to trading on regulated markets in the United Kingdom, including the requirements for a prospectus, are contained in the UK...more
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised its rules for the new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading regime, which will replace the existing UK Prospectus Regulation from 19 January 2026. The publication of the...more
On 15 July 2025, the FCA published PS25/9 and PS25/10 outlining its final rules for the new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading regime, which will supersede the existing UK Prospectus Regulation from 19 January 2026. This...more
We are pleased to present the Conyers Norway Bulletin for 2025. This edition highlights key developments impacting Bermuda-incorporated companies in the Norwegian market over the past year. The Euronext Oslo Børs...more
On March 12, 2025, the SEC approved a significant rule change to Nasdaq’s initial listing liquidity requirements (the New Liquidity Rules). These changes make it more challenging for companies seeking to list on the Nasdaq...more
Companies seeking to raise capital through a public offering are encouraged to note the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s announcement on March 3, 2025 that the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (SEC...more
The most frequently asked question at all-hands meetings for a securities offering is “What financial statements will be needed?” The question seems simple enough. But the answer is rarely straightforward. This User’s...more