Metalegal Advocates specialises in handling complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and joint ventures for both domestic and international clients. We provide end-to-end legal assistance, from conducting due diligence and structuring transactions to negotiating agreements and obtaining regulatory approvals. Our team works to ensure seamless execution and successful outcome for our clients’ business expansion and collaboration endeavours.
Due Diligence
Conducting legal due diligence to identify potential risks and liabilities, evaluation of representations and warranties, through a collective experience of advocates, chartered accountants, valuation, and subject matter experts.
Negotiation and Structuring
Designing and structuring deals to optimise terms while ensuring alignment with legal mandates.
Documentation
Drafting and reviewing complex contracts and agreements such as term sheets, MOUs, SHAs, SPAs, Share Swap Agreements, Non-compete and Non-solicitation Agreements, Asset and Stock Purchase Agreements, Business Transfer Agreements, among others.
Competition Law
Securing necessary approvals and ensuring adherence to competition laws (Competition Act, 2002), industry regulations, and cross-border considerations.
Shareholder & Stakeholder Management
Strategic counselling on engaging various shareholders and stakeholders and creating legal relationships between them to ensure productive post-M&A integration.
People Transition
Advising clients through complex labour and employment considerations during M&A and restructuring exercises.
Tax Laws
Advisory and representation for tax cost minimisation, in both direct (income tax, black money) and indirect (GST, customs) taxes and other economic laws.
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Claim Admission Is Not Debt Acknowledgement: Supreme Court on RP’s Role & Limitation under the IBC
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Minority Exit under S. 66: The Supreme Court on Fairness, Valuation, and the Limits of Judicial Scrutiny
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