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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) involve the consolidation, transfer or restructuring of businesses through mergers, acquisitions, demergers, slump sales or share transfers. These transactions help companies grow, enter new markets, optimise operations and achieve long-term strategic objectives.
M&A transactions require careful planning, legal due diligence and regulatory approvals to ensure compliance with Indian corporate and foreign exchange laws.
Professional M&A advisory ensures smooth execution, regulatory compliance and protection of stakeholder interests throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are strategic business transactions where companies combine, acquire, or restructure their operations to achieve growth, expansion, or operational efficiency. M&A plays a key role in Business Setup in India, corporate restructuring, and long-term business strategy.
Lawcify provides end-to-end M&A advisory services to businesses, startups, and investors by handling legal structuring, documentation, regulatory approvals, and post-transaction compliance. Our focus is to ensure clarity, compliance, and smooth execution.
There are different types of M&A transactions depending on business objectives, ownership structure, and industry requirements.
A merger occurs when two or more companies combine to form a single entity. This helps businesses strengthen market presence, reduce competition, and improve operational efficiency.
An acquisition involves one company purchasing another company or its assets. The acquired company may continue to exist or be absorbed into the acquiring entity.
A demerger or business transfer involves separating a business division into a new or existing entity for focused growth or restructuring.
M&A transactions in India are governed by multiple laws and regulatory authorities. Proper legal compliance is essential to avoid delays, penalties, or disputes.
Lawcify ensures that all legal and regulatory requirements are addressed accurately and within timelines.
Our M&A advisory process is designed to provide transparency and confidence at every stage of the transaction.
Lawcify offers practical and legally sound Mergers & Acquisitions advisory backed by deep regulatory knowledge and business understanding. We work closely with promoters, investors, and management teams to ensure smooth and compliant transactions.
Common questions related to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), corporate restructuring, regulatory approvals and how Lawcify supports businesses throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are strategic corporate transactions where two or more companies combine (merger) or one company acquires another (acquisition) to expand operations, enter new markets, achieve growth or improve efficiency.
Companies pursue M&A for reasons such as:
In a merger, two or more companies combine to form a single entity. In an acquisition, one company purchases another company or its assets, and the acquired company may or may not continue to exist independently.
M&A transactions in India are governed by the Companies Act, 2013, rules of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), FEMA and RBI regulations (for foreign involvement), SEBI regulations (for listed companies), and applicable tax laws.
Yes, most mergers, demergers and amalgamations require approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Certain fast-track mergers may follow a simplified approval process.
Due diligence is a detailed review of legal, financial, tax and operational aspects of a company before completing an M&A transaction. It helps identify risks, liabilities and compliance gaps before finalising the deal.
Yes, foreign companies can acquire Indian companies subject to FDI policy, FEMA regulations, sectoral caps and RBI compliance. Proper structuring and regulatory approvals are essential in cross-border M&A.
The timeline depends on transaction complexity, approvals and due diligence. Typically, M&A transactions may take anywhere between 3 to 9 months or longer in complex cases.
Key documents include:
M&A transactions may involve capital gains tax, stamp duty, GST implications and other tax considerations. Proper tax structuring helps minimise liabilities and ensures compliance with Indian tax laws.
Yes, startups frequently engage in M&A for growth, funding exits, strategic partnerships or consolidation. Startups must ensure compliance with shareholder agreements and regulatory norms.
After completion, post-merger compliances include regulatory filings, integration of operations, updating statutory records, tax registrations and compliance reporting.
Yes, valuation is a critical component of M&A transactions. It ensures fair pricing, regulatory compliance and transparency between parties involved in the transaction.
Lawcify provides comprehensive M&A advisory services including structuring, due diligence, documentation, regulatory approvals and post-transaction compliance. We ensure legally sound, transparent and business-focused execution for smooth corporate transitions.
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