Problem · Solution · Result
M&A Lawyers in Delhi
Every rupee of deal value deserves precise legal architecture.
300+
M&A Transactions
₹10,000Cr+
Deal Value Advised
48hr
Due Diligence Mobilisation
The Challenge — And Our Solution
M&A transactions in India are not just commercial negotiations — they are regulatory processes governed by the Companies Act 2013, Competition Act 2002, SEBI takeover regulations, FEMA, and sector-specific approvals. A deal that clears commercial terms on a term sheet can stall or fail at due diligence, CCI review, or post-closing if the legal structure is poorly designed. Corpus Juris Legal's M&A practice covers the full transaction cycle: initial structure design, legal due diligence, definitive documentation, regulatory filings, and post-closing integration advisory. We advise acquirers, targets, PE sponsors, and promoter-sellers across domestic and cross-border transactions.
- Buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory with partner-level oversight
- Risk-rated due diligence — red flags with mitigants, not exhaustive lists
- SPA, BTA, SHA drafting and negotiation from a commercial standpoint
- CCI merger control filings and SEBI open offer compliance
- NCLT-driven mergers, demergers and schemes of arrangement
- Cross-border M&A with FEMA, RBI approval and ODI compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical M&A mandate with Corpus Juris Legal involve?+
It begins with structure advice — asset purchase, share purchase, slump sale, or merger — each with different tax, liability, and regulatory implications. We then run or review legal due diligence, draft transaction documents, manage regulatory filings (CCI, RBI, SEBI as applicable), and advise through closing and post-closing.
At what deal size does it make sense to engage specialist M&A lawyers?+
Any transaction that involves change of control, significant regulatory approvals, or substantial representations and warranties justifies specialist counsel. We work on deals ranging from ₹10 crore acquisitions to multi-hundred crore transactions with cross-border elements.
Do you handle M&A in regulated sectors like banking, insurance or telecom?+
Yes. Regulated sector M&A requires additional approvals — RBI for banking, IRDAI for insurance, DOT for telecom, SEBI for listed entities. We have experience navigating sector-specific regulatory requirements alongside the standard Companies Act and FEMA compliance.
What is the CCI threshold for mandatory merger notification in India?+
Currently, a combination requires CCI approval if the combined assets exceed ₹2,000 crore in India or ₹6,000 crore globally, or if the combined turnover exceeds ₹6,000 crore in India or ₹18,000 crore globally. There is also a deal value threshold of ₹2,000 crore for certain digital sector transactions. These thresholds are subject to periodic revision.
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