OO&K has a strong capital markets practice where we advise both issuers and underwriters on public and private securities offerings. Capital markets play an important role in mobilizing large-scale and long-term finance in Africa. Countries across the continent have shifted to top gear their economic development to meet expectations of their citizens and the roles that financial institutions play in the pivotal process. Capital Markets also  play an important role towards emergence of financial hubs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Financial innovations are delivering fast and sustainable growth to businesses and individuals as well as complement bank financing to provide large-scale and long-term solutions.

We provide a wealth of professional knowledge and expertise in a complex regulatory environment. Our team comprehends the complexity of regulation and are professionally equipped to advise both local and foreign clients on the listing process and relevant regulatory processes. Our practice in capital markets has been involved in a range of local and international listed companies, lead managers and advisers.

Our principal areas of practice under Capital Markets include: Initial Public  Offers (including cross-listings), listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS), private placements, regulatory engagement, rights issues and other equity issues, sovereign and debt issues.

Our team is also at ease and conversant with advising clients on share dealings, secondary public offerings, bond issues, corporate and securities regulatory issues, transactional structuring and compliance with Capital Markets legislation.