--- title: "Capital Markets" id: "2044" type: "expertise" slug: "capital-markets" published_at: "2026-01-26T10:00:22+00:00" modified_at: "2026-07-28T15:00:39+00:00" url: "https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/expertise/capital-markets/" markdown_url: "https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/expertise/capital-markets.md" excerpt: "Turning your financing strategies into market success Capital markets transactions carry significant financial and reputational stakes. IPOs, placements, and complex securities offerings all demand seamless coordination between legal structuring, regulatory constraints, and flawless execution. Timelines are tight, expectations are high,..." taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_69773a3b8c209" taxonomy_tax_expertise: - "Capital Markets" taxonomy_tax_famille_expertise: - "Transactional" --- ## Turning your financing strategies *into market success* Capital markets transactions carry significant financial and reputational stakes. IPOs, placements, and complex securities offerings all demand seamless coordination between legal structuring, regulatory constraints, and flawless execution. Timelines are tight, expectations are high, and every detail matters. We manage the entire process from initial structuring through to final completion. Prospectus drafting, AMF filings, settlement and delivery, and post-market documentation all benefit from our ability to anticipate challenges and streamline every stage. Our multidisciplinary approach draws on expertise in M&A, tax, public law, and restructuring to deliver tailored, cross-border solutions. Public and private issuers, selling shareholders, investment banks, and financial intermediaries trust us to guide their market financing transactions. We turn your capital raising and liquidity objectives into tangible results. ## *our Capabilities* ### (01) IPOs and Capital Increases IPOs, rights issues, capital increases with or without preferential subscription rights, and secondary offerings are all managed from start to finish with precision and efficiency. Legal and tax structuring, prospectus drafting, AMF review, roadshows, and bookbuilding all benefit from our deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and investor expectations. Financial communication, settlement and delivery, and post-listing disclosure obligations are handled with precision and consistency. ### (02) Placements and Block Trades Private placements, accelerated bookbuilds (ABBs), convertible or exchangeable bond issuances, and share buyback programs we structure every type of financing or liquidity transaction. From preparing documentation to coordinating with advising banks, and from negotiating terms to closing, each transaction is executed with agility and precision. Spin-offs, in-kind distributions, and complex securities issuances are designed to align with your strategic goals. Collective excellence at the service of the *highest standards.* Team [Jean-Damien Boulanger ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/jean-damien-boulanger/) [Hortense Coulon ( Associate )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/hortense-coulon/) Précédent Suivant ## Contact Us ## *Latest* News [20/11/24 Legal Article 6 min Listing Act: Publication of Texts Designed to Make EU Capital Markets More Attractive The Listing Act, which aims to make the European Union’s capital markets more attractive to companies and to facilitate the listing of SMEs on European stock exchanges, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 14 November 2024.](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/legal-article/listing-act-publication-of-texts-designed-to-make-eu-capital-markets-more-attractive/) [04/11/24 Deal 1 min August Debouzy Assists Arverne Group in Its Successful Move to Euronext Paris’ Main Market August Debouzy has advised Arverne Group on its offer to the public of existing shares, enabling the transfer of listing of the company’s securities from the professional segment to the general segment of Euronext Paris.](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/deal/august-debouzy-assists-arverne-group-in-its-successful-move-to-euronext-paris-main-market/) [18/09/23 Press release 4 min August Debouzy broadens the capabilities of its corporate team with top-quality capital market expertise August Debouzy heralds the arrival of two new counsels, Jean-Damien Boulanger and Rodrigue Tchouale, who will both be joining the Corporate department. The](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/press-release/august-debouzy-broadens-the-capabilities-of-its-corporate-team-with-top-quality-capital-market-expertise/) 01 03 Précédent Suivant [Find our latest news](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/hub/) News ## *FAQ* ### (01) How should you structure a bond issuance or primary market transaction in France? Accessing capital markets to finance growth or refinance debt requires rigorous preparation and documentation compliant with regulatory requirements. Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (Prospectus Regulation), applicable since 21 July 2019, requires the publication of an AMF-approved prospectus for any public offering of securities exceeding EUR 8 million, unless an exemption applies. We advise issuers, arranging banks and guarantors on structuring primary market transactions: bonds (high yield, investment grade, convertible, sustainability-linked), equity (capital increases, IPOs), commercial paper and Euro PPs. ### (02) What requirements apply to structured financial instruments and derivatives? Structured financial instruments (derivatives, linked notes, securitizations) and over-the-counter transactions are subject to a complex regulatory framework: EMIR Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 on OTC derivatives (central clearing obligation, transaction reporting), MiFIR for pre- and post-trade transparency, and SFTR on securities financing transaction reporting. We advise financial institutions, corporates and asset managers on compliance of their financing and hedging programs, and on the legal structuring of complex instruments. ### (03) How can you integrate ESG criteria into bond issuances (green bonds, sustainability-linked bonds)? Green, social and sustainability-linked bonds are growing rapidly driven by investor commitments and regulatory requirements (Taxonomy Regulation, CSRD). Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 on European green bonds (EuGB), applicable since 21 December 2024, creates a strict voluntary label requiring 85% alignment with the European taxonomy and verification by an accredited external reviewer. We structure these instruments, draft frameworks (Green Bond Framework, Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework), coordinate external reviews and secure regulatory compliance for each issuance. ### (04) How should you manage financial stress in capital markets (default, restructuring)? A default or financial stress situation in capital markets triggers complex contractual mechanisms: acceleration clauses, cross-defaults, covenant waivers, noteholder consultations. We assist issuers, noteholders, trustees and guarantors in managing these critical situations: identifying contractual triggers, coordinating with registrars and agents, negotiating amendments and waivers, and restructuring instruments in coordination with our specialist teams. Each situation is handled with the speed that market timelines demand. ### (05) Why choose August Debouzy as your law firm for capital markets in France? Listed groups, private issuers, arranging banks, institutional investors and asset managers entrust us with their most strategic market transactions. We cover the full spectrum: primary bond and equity markets, structured instruments and derivatives, ESG bonds, stress management. Working with our financing, tax and restructuring teams, we provide an integrated approach covering all dimensions of the transaction, from structuring to execution.