M&A

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

At P&N Law Juris LLP, we provide strategic legal counsel for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions and successful deal closures. Our team excels in structuring transactions, conducting thorough due diligence, negotiating agreements, and navigating regulatory approvals to protect your business interests.

With a deep understanding of corporate law and market dynamics, we assist businesses in acquiring, merging, or restructuring with confidence. Whether it’s a complex cross-border acquisition or a domestic merger, we handle every legal aspect with precision, minimizing risks and maximizing value.

From initial negotiations to post-merger integration, we provide end-to-end legal solutions, ensuring compliance and efficiency at every stage. Trust us to guide you through the complexities of M&A with expertise and commitment to your business growth.

Strategic Advisory for Mergers and Acquisitions

We guide businesses in evaluating and executing strategic M&A decisions aligned with their goals.
  • Assessing the commercial and legal viability of potential mergers or acquisitions
  • Recommending deal structures (asset purchase, share purchase, slump sale, etc.)
  • Conducting competitive and sectoral legal analysis
  • Aligning M&A strategy with regulatory, tax, and financial goals
  • Collaborating with financial advisors and valuers for holistic insights

Conducting Legal Due Diligence

A robust due diligence process uncovers hidden risks and liabilities before the deal is signed.
  • Examining corporate records, contracts, licenses, and litigation history
  • Identifying compliance gaps and regulatory violations
  • Reviewing employment agreements, IP ownership, and data protection policies
  • Highlighting pending liabilities, tax exposures, and legal disputes
  • Delivering actionable reports to support informed decision-making

Drafting and Negotiating Transaction Documents

We help in drafting and fine-tuning M&A documents to protect your interests. Our services include:
  • Preparing term sheets, MoUs, and confidentiality agreements
  • Drafting Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Business Transfer Agreements (BTAs), and Shareholders’ Agreements
  • Including warranties, indemnities, and non-compete clauses
  • Negotiating favorable terms with the counterparty
  • Ensuring enforceability and clarity in all documentation

Regulatory Approvals and Compliance Support

M&A deals often involve complex regulatory procedures — we make the process seamless.
  • Assisting with approvals from CCI, SEBI, RBI, MCA, and sector-specific regulators
  • Advising on FDI policy and FEMA regulations for cross-border M&As
  • Filing notices and disclosures with stock exchanges and statutory authorities
  • Ensuring post-transaction compliance, filings, and documentation
  • Advising on timelines and implications of non-compliance

Employment and Intellectual Property Transitions

We help smoothen the transfer of workforce and IP assets during business integration. We provide:
  • Drafting employee transfer and retention agreements
  • Addressing labor law compliance and employee benefits
  • Transferring IP rights and reviewing licensing agreements
  • Advising on non-solicitation and confidentiality protections
  • Handling transitional service agreements and knowledge transfer plans

Post-Merger Integration and Restructuring

Our support continues beyond deal closure to ensure operational harmony and legal clarity.
  • Assisting in business restructuring and integration planning
  • Modifying contracts, organizational documents, and vendor agreements
  • Advising on tax-efficient structures post-merger
  • Supporting dispute resolution in case of post-deal disagreements
  • Providing ongoing legal guidance as new issues arise