Capital Markets and Fundraising Advisory

Gilbert + Tobin is ranked Band 1 in Capital Markets: Equity by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 and Tier 1 by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025. The firm provides comprehensive advisory services for capital raising across public markets, private placements, and venture capital transactions.

Equity Capital Markets

The firm provides comprehensive ECM advisory including:

• Initial public offerings (IPOs) and listings
• Secondary offerings and placements
• Rights issues and entitlement offers
• Block trades and accelerated bookbuilds
• Employee share schemes
• ASX and foreign exchange listings
• Continuous disclosure obligations

Venture Capital and Growth Financing

Gilbert + Tobin represents both startups and investors in:

• Seed and early-stage funding rounds
• Series A, B, C+ venture capital raises
• SAFE notes and convertible instruments
• Term sheet negotiation
• Investor rights and protections
• Down-round and recapitalization structures

Notable Capital Markets Experience

Gilbert + Tobin advised Virgin Australia on its landmark IPO and return to ASX, described as "Australia's most important IPO in recent years, marking a major milestone for the Australian aviation industry and equity capital markets."

Regulatory Capital Markets Expertise

The firm integrates regulatory expertise across:

• Prospectus preparation and disclosure requirements
• ASIC and ASX regulatory engagement
• Takeovers Panel and corporate control matters
• Financial product disclosure for innovative structures
• Fundraising exemptions and relief applications

Startup Formation and Corporate Structure

For early-stage companies, the firm advises on:

• Entity formation and corporate structure
• Founder agreements and equity allocation
• Employee share option plans (ESOPs)
• Startup-friendly governance structures
• Capitalization tables and equity management