OUR PRACTICE
AQUILAW's M&A practice is a cornerstone of its corporate legal services offering relentless commitment to our clients' needs, ensuring that their objectives are not just met, but exceeded, in every transaction. Our team works harmoniously with other practice areas like direct and indirect tax, disputes, and regulatory to give conclusion to complex deals across various sectors.
With a wealth of experience advising on some of the most intricate and high-stakes deals, our team is adept at navigating the complexities of the M&A landscape. From start-ups to multinational corporations, we cater to clients of all sizes and industries, providing tailored solutions that align with their strategic goals.
We not only focus on the execution of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures but also the meticulous negotiation and drafting of definitive documents such as Share Subscription Agreement, Shareholders' Agreements and Share Purchase Agreements.
From due diligence to post-merger integration, we work tirelessly to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize outcomes. Our client-centric approach means that we are always accessible, responsive, and proactive in addressing our clients' concerns.
Our Service Offerings
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Due diligence;
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Joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, private equity investments, venture capital investments, and related commercial contracts;
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Negotiation, drafting, and finalization of investment documents;
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End to end transaction support from initial discussions and term sheets to post closing integration;
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Structuring cross-border transactions; and
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Post Merger integrations
Key Clients
Notable Deals
Advised a listed company in its investment in Sicona Batteries Technologies, an Australian silicon-graphite composite anode manufacture and R&D company.
Advised a leading manufacturer in the Chemical Sector in its acquisition of majority stake in Jalan Carbons & Chemicals Private Limited by way of purchase of equity shares of the latter.
Carlsberg India Private Limited
Drafting and finalising Transaction Documents for acquisition of a bottling plant in West Bengal by Carlsberg India Private Limited.
Advised a Singapore based company, in connection with its acquisition of a minority shareholding in Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates Private Limited and also carried out a land due diligence exercise in respect of the tea estates held by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates Private Limited.
Acted as Vendor’s Counsel in the acquisition of Adhunik Cements Limited by Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited. Concluded the vendor’s legal due diligence including preparing the report, reviewed draft of the Investment Agreement, attended negotiation meetings, finalized the set of investment documents and attended closing of the transaction.
Advised a media company in the acquisition of the leading Bengali newspaper ‘Ei Samay’ from the Times of India Group by conducting due diligence of the seller entity, drafting, vetting and negotiation of transaction documents (Term Sheet, Business Transfer Agreement, Deed of Assignment etc.) and assistance in fulfilment of closing actions.
Drafting and finalising Transaction Documents for acquisition of a bottling plant in West Bengal by Carlsberg India Private Limited.