Mergers and Acquisitions
At Sterling Spartans Law Firm, we offer end-to-end legal support for mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, and joint ventures across various sectors. We work with startups, MSMEs, large corporations, and private equity firms to ensure legally sound, tax-efficient, and commercially viable transactions.
Our M&A Legal Services Include:
1. Transaction Structuring & Advisory
• Structuring asset purchases, share purchases, or business transfers
• Domestic and cross-border transaction planning
• Evaluation of legal, tax, and regulatory implications
2. Legal Due Diligence
• Comprehensive due diligence of target companies/assets
• Red-flag and risk reports for buyers/investors
• Vendor due diligence support for sell-side transactions
3. Drafting & Negotiation of Transaction Documents
• Term Sheets and Letters of Intent (LOIs)
• Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Asset Purchase Agreements (APA), Business Transfer Agreements (BTA)
• Escrow Agreements, Non-Compete, and Indemnity clauses
4. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
• Compliance with Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, RBI, Competition Act, etc.
• FDI/FEMA-related filings and clearances
• Approvals from regulatory bodies (CCI, ROC, RBI, SEBI, DPIIT)
5. Private Equity & Strategic Investments
• Advising on private equity transactions and strategic buyouts
• Structuring minority and majority investments
• Drafting Shareholders Agreements and Exit Rights
6. Tax & Stamp Duty Advisory
• Assessing tax implications of the transaction structure
• Capital gains, indirect taxes, and withholding tax considerations
• Stamp duty calculation and mitigation strategies
7. Post-Merger Integration & Compliance
• Drafting post-closing documents (board resolutions, filings, etc.)
• Integration of operations, workforce, and IP assets
• Secretarial and ROC compliance post-acquisition
8. Cross-Border M&A
• Advising on inbound and outbound M&A transactions
• Compliance with FEMA, international tax laws, and bilateral treaties
• Liaison with foreign law firms and advisors
9. Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
• Drafting Joint Venture Agreements and strategic collaboration documents
• Governance structuring and board control mechanisms
• Handling conflicts, exit strategies, and deadlock resolution clauses
10. Dispute Resolution in M&A Transactions
• Advisory on breach of warranties, earn-out disputes, or post-closing disagreements
• Representation in arbitration, NCLT, or civil courts
• Mediation and settlement negotiations