Practice Area
Mergers, Amalgamations & Transaction Advisory
Clear advice and coordinated legal support at every stage of your transaction.
Overview
Our M&A and transaction advisory lawyers support businesses, buyers, sellers, and investors through due diligence, negotiations, and transaction documentation. Drawing on experience in complex corporate matters, we connect legal due diligence with transaction structuring, documentation, and regulatory requirements. Our team supports you from initial planning through completion and post-transaction matters, helping you understand risks, negotiate protections, and move forward with informed decisions.
Key Services
- Corporate reorganisations, restructuring, mergers, amalgamations, demergers, and acquisitions.
- Drafting and filing schemes and petitions, with representation before relevant authorities.
- Legal and transactional due diligence for buyers and sellers.
- End-to-end transaction advice, including pre- and post-completion support.
- Joint venture, business transfer, shareholder, share subscription, and share purchase agreements.
- Escrow, technology, and non-disclosure agreements.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Mergers, Amalgamations & Transaction Advisory — answers to the questions clients ask us most.
Schedule a ConsultationWhat is the role of a legal advisor in M&A?
A legal advisor structures the deal, conducts due diligence, drafts transaction documents (SPA, SHA, BTA), negotiates terms, obtains regulatory approvals, and manages closing and post-closing integration.
What is legal due diligence in M&A?
A comprehensive review of the target's corporate records, contracts, litigation history, regulatory compliance, IP, employment matters, real estate titles, and pending liabilities to identify risks affecting deal value.
What approvals are needed for mergers in India?
Depending on the transaction — NCLT, CCI, RBI, SEBI, and sector-specific regulators. Our team identifies all required approvals early and manages the filing process.
What is a share subscription agreement?
A contract under which an investor subscribes to newly issued shares, covering investment amount, share price, conditions precedent, representations and warranties, and exit rights.
How long does an M&A transaction typically take?
A straightforward acquisition may close in 2–3 months. Complex transactions involving NCLT or CCI clearances can take 6–12 months.
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