Problem · Solution · Result
M&A Lawyers in Delhi
Every rupee of deal value deserves precise legal architecture.
₹2,000 Cr
CCI Deal-Value Threshold
26%
Minimum Open Offer (SAST)
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?+
Since the March 2024 revision, a combination generally requires CCI approval if the parties' combined assets in India exceed ₹2,500 crore or their combined turnover in India exceeds ₹7,500 crore, with alternative worldwide and group-level tests. Since September 2024 a deal-value threshold also applies: transactions above ₹2,000 crore need approval where the target has substantial business operations in India. A de minimis exemption covers small targets, and the thresholds are revised periodically.
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