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Corporate Restructuring Lawyer in Delhi
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Restructuring Transactions
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NCLT Mergers
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Typical NCLT Merger Timeline
The Challenge — And Our Solution
Corporate restructuring encompasses a broad range of transactions — NCLT-driven mergers and demergers, internal group reorganisations, business transfers, and holding company simplifications. Each restructuring has tax, regulatory, and operational dimensions that must be carefully sequenced. In India, significant restructuring transactions require NCLT approval under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act 2013, while slump sales and business transfers can be executed contractually with appropriate regulatory filings. Corpus Juris Legal advises groups on restructuring strategy and executes transactions through the full regulatory process.
- NCLT merger and demerger under Sections 230-232 Companies Act 2013
- Slump sale and business transfer structuring and documentation
- Holding company and group simplification
- Spin-off and subsidiary carve-out advisory
- Pre-IPO restructuring for clean capital structure
- Post-acquisition integration — legal entity rationalisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a merger and a demerger under Indian company law?+
A merger involves two or more companies combining into one, with the transferor company dissolving without liquidation. A demerger involves carving out an undertaking from a company and vesting it in another company. Both require NCLT approval under Sections 230-232 and an appointed actuary valuation.
When is a slump sale preferred over an NCLT merger?+
A slump sale — transfer of an undertaking as a going concern for a lump sum consideration without individual asset allocation — is faster than an NCLT merger (which takes 9-18 months). It is preferred for speed and when NCLT process complexity or minority shareholder issues are a concern. Stamp duty and tax treatment differ materially.
What is the typical timeline for an NCLT-approved merger?+
An NCLT merger in India typically takes 9-18 months from filing the scheme to final NCLT approval. The process involves: board approval, shareholder and creditor meetings, regulatory no-objections (income tax, CCI if applicable), filing with NCLT, hearings, and final order. Pre-planning can compress the timeline.
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