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About Course
The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) course by Lawful Legal is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key aspects of M&A transactions. It is structured across 12 sessions, each focusing on specific elements crucial for mastering the complexities of corporate mergers and acquisitions.
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Eligibility
Law students, practicing advocates, in-house counsels, lawyers, CA, CS, or anyone interested in learning and building a career in Mergers & Acquisitions.
Modules
Module 1 – Fundamentals of M&A Transactions
Day 1 (Saturday): Introduction to M&A Transactions
Topics Covered
- Meaning and concept of Mergers, Acquisitions & Takeovers
- Types of M&A transactions
- Strategic reasons behind M&A deals
- Key stakeholders involved in a transaction
Practical Training
- Understanding a real M&A case study
- Identifying parties involved in a transaction
- Structure of an M&A deal
Assignment: Analyse a famous Indian M&A deal and identify the transaction structure.
Day 2 (Sunday): Deal Structuring in M&A
Topics Covered
- Asset Purchase vs Share Purchase
- Friendly vs Hostile Takeover
- Reverse Mergers
- Cross-border M&A
Practical Training
- Deal structuring exercise
- Choosing the right structure for a hypothetical company acquisition
Assignment: Draft a basic deal structure note for an acquisition.
Module 2 – Term Sheet & Initial Documentation
Day 3 (Saturday): Term Sheet
Topics Covered
- Importance of term sheets in M&A
- Binding vs Non-binding clauses
- Key clauses in a Term Sheet
Practical Training: Drafting a Term Sheet for an acquisition transaction
Assignment: Draft a complete Term Sheet / Letter of Intent
Day 4 (Sunday): Confidentiality Agreement (NDA)
Topics Covered
- Role of confidentiality in M&A deals
- Protection of sensitive information
- Legal implications of breach
Practical Training: Drafting a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Assignment: Draft an NDA between buyer and seller.
Module 3 – Due Diligence in M&A
Day 5 (Saturday): Legal Due Diligence
Topics Covered
- Purpose of Due Diligence
- Types: Legal, Financial, Tax, Commercial
- Key documents to review
Practical Training: Preparing a Due Diligence Checklist
Assignment: Prepare a legal due diligence checklist for a startup acquisition.
Day 6 (Sunday): Due Diligence Report
Topics Covered
- Structure of Due Diligence Report
- Identifying risks & liabilities
- Red flags in transactions
Practical Training: Drafting a Due Diligence Report
Assignment: Prepare a summarized due diligence report.
Module 4 – Transaction Agreements
Day 7 (Saturday): Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)
Topics Covered
- Key clauses in SPA
- Representations and warranties
- Indemnity clauses
Practical Training: Drafting a Share Purchase Agreement
Assignment: Draft key clauses of SPA.
Day 8 (Sunday): Shareholders Agreement (SHA)
Topics Covered
- Rights of shareholders
- Reserved matters
- Exit rights
Practical Training: Drafting Shareholders Agreement
Assignment: Draft clauses relating to tag-along and drag-along rights.
Module 5 – Negotiation & Regulatory Framework
Day 9 (Saturday): Negotiation in M&A
Topics Covered:
- Negotiation strategies
- Valuation considerations
- Common negotiation disputes
Practical Training: Mock negotiation between buyer and seller
Assignment: Prepare negotiation points for SPA.
Day 10 (Sunday): Regulatory Approvals in M&A
Topics Covered
- Companies Act compliance
- SEBI Takeover Regulations
- Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Practical Training: Preparing regulatory compliance checklist
Assignment: Identify approvals required in a sample M&A transaction.
Module 6 – Deal Closing & Case Studies
Day 11 (Saturday): Deal Closing Documentation
Topics Covered
- Closing checklist
- Escrow agreements
- Conditions precedent & conditions subsequent
Practical Training: Preparing Closing Checklist
Assignment: Draft a closing documentation checklist.
Day 12 (Sunday): Case Studies & Final Project
Topics Covered
- Analysis of major Indian M&A deals
- Practical transaction walkthrough
Mentors
- Vipul Kulshreshtha, Associate at ATB Legal at UAE || Corporate & Transactional Lawyer, M&A || Private Equity
- Prachi Agnihotri, Associate at King Stubb & Kasiva
- Ashish Dutta, Associate at Kochhar & Co.
Exclusive Benefits
- Weekend Sessions ONLY and manageable with practice, job, college internship, exams etc.
- Access to Recordings
- Certificate of Completion
- Interactive online classes
- Taught by industry expert
- Networking opportunities
- 5000+ Editable Legal Drafts
Duration
The course begins on 25 July 2026 and will go on for 6 weeks, featuring engaging live classes held two times a week.
Class Schedule:
Days: Saturday & Sunday (weekend classes only)
Class Timings : 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Last Date to Enrol
July 20
Course Fees
Rs 1800 Rs 1500
Enrolment Procedure
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