Corporate & Commercial Law

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Full-cycle M&A advisory — buy-side, sell-side, due diligence, transaction structuring and post-merger integration for Indian and cross-border deals.

Overview

M&A transactions in India sit at the intersection of the Companies Act 2013, Competition Act 2002, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and sector-specific regulations. A deal that looks clean on a term sheet can unravel at due diligence or post-closing if the legal architecture is weak. Corpus Juris Legal advises acquirers, targets, PE sponsors, and founders across the full transaction spectrum — from initial structure design through definitive documentation, regulatory approvals, and closing.

Key Service Components

◆Buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory
◆Legal due diligence and risk mapping
◆Transaction structuring — slump sale, asset purchase, share purchase
◆Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) drafting and negotiation
◆Business Transfer Agreement drafting
◆CCI merger control filing and approval
◆SEBI takeover code compliance
◆NCLT-driven mergers and demergers
◆Post-merger integration legal advisory
◆Cross-border M&A with FEMA compliance

Why This Matters for Your Business

A poorly structured acquisition can result in hidden liabilities, tax leakage, regulatory non-compliance, or litigation from minority shareholders. Deal certainty requires legal precision at every stage.

Our Approach

We assign a dedicated senior partner to each M&A mandate. Due diligence reports are risk-rated, not exhaustive lists. Every red flag comes with a recommended mitigation. Our documentation is built for closing speed and post-deal certainty.