Expert Legal Support for Mergers & Acquisitions

All Mergers & Acquisitions transactions follow a similar trajectory from initiation to conclusion: a decision to buy or sell, a deal structure to give this decision legal efficacy, a due diligence process to verify the accuracy of numbers and disclosures, a host of clearances needed before formal closing can take place, and finally, a period of integration where buyer and seller exist in a state of overlap. Whether it is an instance of Slump sale, Asset sale, Split off, Spin off or any other form of corporate restructuring, Corrida Legal’s M&A practice provides end-to-end services throughout this process, not just the discrete parts that warrant a fee. We offer continued support to our clients long after the deal has officially closed and the transaction documents have been executed, bringing to you the right guidance on the perks and drawbacks of the corporate restructuring process that our clients are getting into. This includes support and guidance during the consolidation period when the operations of both entities are being consolidated to, negotiating on the human resources post-merger integration takes its effect.

This approach allows our clients to rest assured that the deal they are making today is one that will serve them well in the future. A Share Purchase agreement (SPA) is only as good as the filing that follows it and the integration planning that comes next. Transactions can fail even at the last moment due to a regulatory clearance being withheld because of an incorrectly submitted application. Two companies merging under a scheme of arrangement will experience varied issues ranging from employee ESOP vesting to the continuation of existing vendor contracts. The integration planning done during the transaction’s post-closing phase will directly affect our clients’ ability to answer these questions.

We take this responsibility seriously, and that is why our M&A practice focuses on transactional law and advisory services. Our preference is prevention over cure (dispute resolution or litigation), though we understand that complex M&A transactions will inevitably generate legal questions that require careful answers. Indemnity clauses, when formulated correctly, can save a deal’s time and resources when a dispute emerges. We believe that mitigation at the level of a tribunal is an appropriate resolution for disputes that could not have been prevented by better documentation but we remain prepared to step in. Wherever a dispute emerges, we will provide our assistance to our clients in resolving it. Our preference, however, lies with disputes being avoided in the first place.

A promoter looking to sell their lifelong enterprise, an acquirer looking to buy into a growing company, two entities looking to merge under a scheme of arrangement, or a multinational conglomerate looking to enter India through an acquisition, all require legal support that stretches long after the due diligence process is finished and the SPA is signed. A transaction will only be as good as the execution during its post-closing period and beyond. At Corrida Legal, we specialize in assisting businesses with a broad range of services throughout their M&A transaction’s lifespan. We understand that a company’s concerns change across a deal’s continuum and we are always available to address these changing concerns in whichever capacity required.

Corrida Legal invites you to speak with our M&A team regarding your merger, acquisition, or restructuring needs. We can help you with a seamless transition from a pre-deal conversation to the post-closing integration planning that ensures your new acquisition is truly an asset to you. What else are you waiting for? Book your consultation today with Corrida Legal or visit our offices in Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurgaon.