Securities and Corporate Finance

Securities and corporate finance transactions have become increasingly complex and challenging, particularly in the midst of fluctuating market conditions. Partner with Dentons and work with an innovative thinker in all aspects of securities transactions and regulation, corporate finance and capital markets.

Rely on our global experience representing issuers, underwriters, selling and controlling shareholders and other market participants across a wide spectrum of industry sectors and involving business enterprises ranging from some of the world’s largest companies to middle-market and emerging businesses. No matter what side of the transaction you are on, we are there to help you measure risk tolerance and navigate the complex regulatory framework in which you operate and to meet and exceed business objectives.

Look to us to respond with sound advice on public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, compliance with securities laws and disclosure, the filing requirements of stock exchanges and dealings with oversight bodies. Together we can mitigate the risks and identify the best path to suitable and effective transactions.

Aviation and Aerospace

This complex industry ranges from aviation and aerospace service companies to airlines, charter companies, private operators, manufacturers, aircraft leasing companies and other financial institutions, airports, and governmental agencies. It’s an industry where you want specialists with aviation expertise, access to an experienced multijurisdictional team, and experts on the ground in the places you do business.

Dentons’ lawyers know the aviation industry. We combine global expertise with local knowledge in many areas, including:

• Asset-based financing
• Joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions
• Manufacturing, selling, purchasing and leasing aircraft and equipment
• Local and international regulatory regimes and treaties
• Navigation issues
• Insurance and risk management
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Commercial and government contracts
• Intellectual property
• Aviation claims
• Disaster preparation and response (crisis management)

Working together, you get all the skills our lawyers have developed representing leading airlines, manufacturers, aviation service providers, airport developers, lessors, financiers, insurers and regulatory bodies. So wherever you fit within the aviation industry, Dentons can help.

Africa

Africa presents some of the most dynamic markets in the world. At a time of growth, positive change and new opportunities on the continent, you need an innovative team with deep experience to help you achieve your goals. To meet the evolving needs of business, government and international institutions in Africa, Dentons delivers premier service and a disciplined focus through our offices in Cairo, Cape Town, Casablanca, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Nairobi and Port Louis. In 2019 we announced our intent to combine with leading firms in Harare (Zimbabwe), Kampala (Uganda), Luanda (Angola), Lusaka (Zambia) and Maputo (Mozambique) growing our office reach to ten African countries. Coupled with our extensive network of Nextlaw Global Referral Network firms, we are able to support you in more countries in Africa than any other global legal network.

Our team will help you navigate the key legal, regulatory, political and economic factors that affect your operations in Africa. We have acted on deals for over 55 years and our 300+ strong team of Africa-based lawyers and professionals leverage this experience with business leaders, government officials and other key decision-makers in each jurisdiction within the continent—which is a distinctive aspect in helping you to succeed.

Whether you are currently in Africa or have potential interests on the continent, we are well positioned to fulfill a complete range of transactions and advisory work. Our presence spans the continent's economic hubs and niche markets, as well as the key commercial centers around the world that engage in business and investment in Africa.