At Stabit Advocates, our Corporate Law Practice is at the forefront of providing legal solutions to the world’s largest multinational corporations, top-tier international investment banks, private equity firms, and entrepreneurs. Our attorneys are celebrated for their innovative and strategic approach to complex corporate transactions, earning accolades and recognition across the globe.
Our Services
Mergers and Acquisitions
Navigating the intricacies of M&A transactions requires a sophisticated understanding of both legal and business landscapes. Our team offers comprehensive services, including antitrust analysis, negotiation of purchase agreements, and advisement on corporate governance. We guide clients through every phase of M&A, ensuring seamless integration and optimal outcomes.
Capital Markets
Our expertise in capital markets enables us to assist clients with public and private offerings, adherence to securities laws, and compliance with market regulations. We meticulously prepare prospectuses, advise on underwriting agreements, and ensure compliance with key regulatory frameworks, including the Securities Acts and the Securities Exchange Acts of every major financial market in the world.
Corporate Finance
Strategic corporate finance is essential for business growth and stability. Our team advises on syndicated loans, bond issuances, and intricate financial instruments. We guide clients through debt restructuring and capital raising, optimizing financial strategies to align with regulatory requirements and market best practices.
Investment Funds
With a focus on regulatory compliance and performance optimization, we assist in structuring and advising on the formation and operation of investment funds. Our services extend to hedge funds, private equity funds, and venture capital funds, covering fund formation, investor relations, and adherence to Investment Company Acts of every major financial market in the world.
Commitment to Excellence
At Stabit Advocates, our Corporate Law Practice is devoted to delivering unparalleled value. Our methodology focuses on:
- Client-Centric Relationships: Cultivating enduring partnerships based on mutual trust and understanding.
- Specialized Expertise: Utilizing our vast industry knowledge to provide actionable and pragmatic legal counsel.
- Comprehensive Support: Assisting clients in achieving their strategic objectives through careful planning and effective execution.
Additional Expertise
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Our Corporate Law Practice offers legal advice on a full spectrum of private equity and venture capital transactions. We assist with fund formation, investment structuring, portfolio management, and exit strategies, ensuring optimal legal and financial outcomes for our clients.
Corporate Governance
We provide comprehensive guidance on corporate governance matters, including board structure, shareholder relations, and compliance with governance regulations. Our team helps clients establish robust governance frameworks that support sustainable growth and stakeholder confidence.
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
We offer expert advice on the design and implementation of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), helping companies align employee incentives with corporate goals. Our services include ESOP structuring, regulatory compliance, and ongoing plan administration.
Intellectual Property Transactions
Our firm assists clients in managing and monetizing their intellectual property assets. We provide strategic advice on IP licensing, joint ventures, and technology transfer agreements, ensuring that intellectual property rights are effectively leveraged to drive business success.
Client-Focused Approach
Our firm’s adept handling of complex corporate law issues instills confidence in our clients, assuring them that their matters are managed by highly skilled professionals committed to securing the best possible outcomes. In the ever-evolving corporate landscape, innovation is key. We prioritize:
- Technological Integration: Employing advanced technologies to streamline legal processes and enhance service efficiency.
- Thought Leadership: Contributing to industry knowledge through participation in forums and publication of insights on corporate law, governance, and regulatory changes.
Our dedication to exceptional service and building enduring client relationships distinguishes us as the preferred legal advisor for leading corporations.
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Recognized as a leading firm across numerous categories in Africa and internationally, we excel in areas such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity buyouts, fund formation, and international asset management. Our expertise extends to activist takeovers and defense, banking and finance, securitization, and derivatives.
We are also highly regarded for our work in technology-related intellectual property, media and entertainment-related intellectual property, and cross-border finance and capital markets. With our excellent team, our firm is distinguished by its comprehensive and innovative approach to addressing complex legal challenges.
Provided representation during the financing aspects of the acquisition of a media company and a cosmetics line for a top-tier client.
Advised a multinational telecom company on the financing aspects of multiple transactions. This included the sale of some of its investments in a real estate conglomerate and a global business process outsourcing service provider, conducted through an auction.
Advised on the acquisition of a hospital group, for healthcare investment group out of the UK.
Advised on the acquisition of a print media provider, a leading provider of printed in-store marketing solutions.
Advised on the acquisition of Cherubs Logistics, a leading provider of import-export services.
Counsel to Rifkin Jansing Wyat, an investment management group, in its $4.3 billion acquisition of a media group.
Advised on the acquisition of a mobile wallet for a major financial institution.
Counsel in the acquisition of a provider of cellular voice encryption software.
Advised a leading financial advisory firm as the sole structuring advisor and joint bookrunning manager, alongside a major investment bank, in connection with a $3.8 billion notes issuance. This issuance was backed by a whole-business securitization of the assets of a prominent global logistics provider.
Counsel to KBOGC and its group companies
Advised Herbert Fuchs on its numerous acquisitions for a span of five years
Pursuant to our appointment as the structuring advisor for the acquisition of a music catalog by an investment consortium from Goodaddy Music Records Group, which is believed to constitute the inaugural registered 144A note offering secured by the securitization of music rights, the catalog comprises recording rights and income generated by 674 songs from over 200 artists. The investment consortium has successfully issued $20 million in asset-backed securities. A special-purpose vehicle, fully sponsored by the consortium, is tasked with collecting income generated from the catalog on a global scale and disbursing payments to the investors and noteholders.
Advising investment funds engaged in the structuring and negotiation of a repackaged total return swap financing facility to secure credit against an existing portfolio of loans and bonds. This process includes the establishment of multiple bankruptcy-remote special purpose vehicles to facilitate borrowing, maintain synthetic exposure to the reference portfolio, and retain control over voting rights associated with the loans and bonds.
Our team has a comprehensive portfolio of work involving the intersection of derivatives and bankruptcy law. This includes advising on the structuring and negotiation of derivatives transactions in the context of insolvency proceedings, ensuring compliance with bankruptcy regulations, and managing the complexities of close-out netting and collateral enforcement during bankruptcy.
We have a robust track record in providing strategic counsel on derivatives trading. Our services encompass advising on compliance with regulatory frameworks, structuring trading strategies to align with market regulations, and navigating the legal intricacies of over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange-traded derivatives. Our expertise ensures that clients can effectively manage risk and capitalize on market opportunities while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Our practice includes significant work on credit and equity derivatives. We assist clients in structuring and negotiating complex derivatives transactions, including credit default swaps, total return swaps, and equity-linked instruments. Our team provides in-depth analysis and advice on the legal and regulatory aspects of these instruments, helping clients to optimize their investment strategies and manage credit and market risk effectively.