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Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
Expert M&A legal services for business growth and expansion | 100+ Deals Completed
What is M&A Advisory?
📌 Overview
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) advisory involves strategic guidance for business combinations, acquisitions, and divestitures. HLAPL provides end-to-end M&A legal services for domestic and cross-border transactions.
✅ Key Services
Due diligence, valuation advisory, deal structuring, documentation (SPA, BTA, NDA, Term Sheet, Shareholders Agreement), regulatory approvals (CCI, NCLT, RBI, FDI), and post-merger integration.
⚖️ Legal Framework
M&A transactions in India are governed by the Companies Act, 2013, Competition Act, 2002 (CCI approval), SEBI regulations (for listed companies), FEMA regulations (for cross-border transactions), and Income Tax Act, 1961.
Important FAQs
❓ What is the difference between merger and acquisition?
A merger is a combination of two companies into one new entity, while an acquisition is one company purchasing another. Both require regulatory approvals and due diligence.
❓ Do I need CCI approval for M&A?
Yes, under the Competition Act, 2002, any combination exceeding prescribed asset or turnover thresholds requires approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
❓ What is due diligence in M&A?
Due diligence is a comprehensive investigation of the target company's legal, financial, tax, and operational aspects to identify risks and liabilities before acquisition.
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