CapLaw-2025-20

The European Union‘s Listing Act aims to enhance the competitiveness of European capital markets by introducing regulatory reforms that simplify access to public markets. A key innovation is the introduction of multiple-vote share (MVS) structures, designed to provide companies — particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and high-growth firms — with greater flexibility in maintaining control post-IPO. Additionally, amendments to various EU Regulations and Directives seek to reduce regulatory burdens, streamline disclosure requirements and improve capital-raising efficiency. These measures are designed to encourage more companies, particularly SMEs and high-growth firms, to go public while ensuring investor protection and transparency. The…